Aircraft
India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying
The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.
The HTT-40 is a tandem-seat design powered by a Honeywell TPE-331 turboprop. (Photo: HAL)
The HTT-40 is a tandem-seat design powered by a Honeywell TPE-331 turboprop. (Photo: HAL)

The Hindustan Turbo Trainer HTT-40 for the Indian Air Force (IAF) made its formal inaugural flight in front of defense minister Manohar Parrikar on June 16. The 15-minute flight included a low speed pass, a series of turns, a high-speed pass and short landing using reverse thrust.


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