Sample of first indigenously developed basic trainer aircraft by HAL is demonstrated

Boost to Make in India: HAL Rolls-out HTT-40 Prototype

Question: Name the first indigenously developed basic trainer aircraft by HAL the prototype of which is recently displayed.

(a) HPT-32
(b) HPT-40
(c) HPT-42
(d) HPT-60

Ans (b)

Related facts:

  • On 2 February 2016, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has rolled-out the first prototype of indigenously developed basic trainer aircraft named Hindustan Turboprop Trainer (HTT-40).
  • Hindustan Turboprop Trainer (HTT-40) will act as a replacement for the Indian Air Force’s retired HPT-32 Deepak as a basic trainer.
  • The HTT-40 will be an all-metal tandem seat aircraft powered by a 950 hp (708 kW) turbo-prop

Reference:

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