What exactly is this thing? Some one post details please
HAL HTT-40
Tandem-Seat Basic Trainer Aircraft
PRIMARY
Focus Model: HAL HTT-40
Origin: India
Manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) - India
Service Entry: 2018
Production Total: 1
Crew: 2
STRUCTURAL
Length: 32.81 ft (10 m)
Width: 32.81 ft (10.00 m)
Height: 10.66ft (3.25 m)
Weight (Empty): 4,409 lb (2,000 kg)
Weight (MTOW): 6,173 lb (2,800 kg)
POWER
Powerplant: 1 x Honeywell Garrett TPE331-12B turboprop engine developing 950 to 1,000 horsepower.
PERFORMANCE
Max Speed: 600kph
Max Range: 1000km
Service ceiling: 6000m
ARMAMENT
Hardpoints: 2
Armament Suite:
Typically none. For weapons training or light attack, gun pods, rocket pods, and conventional drop ordnance can be fitted.
Interestingly, HTT -40 reportedly draws its design inspiration from one of the rejected contenders in the BTA competition – the US Beechcraft T-6CT exan, (above) which, itself is modeled after Pilatus’ more powerful PC-9 aircraft.
