印度首架土著HTT-40教练飞机于2025年10月24日成功飞行, India's first indigenous HTT-40 trainer jet successfully flew on Oct. 24, 2025, marking a key milestone for its defense self-reliance.

第一系列的HTT-40教练飞机TH 4001于2025年10月24日在HAL孟加拉鲁鲁设施成功完成了首次飞行,这是印度本土防御航空计划的一个重要步骤。 The first series production HTT-40 trainer aircraft, TH 4001, successfully completed its maiden flight on October 24, 2025, at HAL’s Bengaluru facility, marking a major step for India’s indigenous defense aviation program. 涡轮螺旋桨式飞机设计为ab-initio训练,具有现代航空航空学、零零弹射座椅、加油和6公里的服务上限。 Designed for ab-initio training, the turboprop aircraft features modern avionics, zero-zero ejection seats, hot refueling, and a service ceiling of six kilometers. 印度空军已订购70架HTT-40型飞机,从2025年9月开始交货,到2030年3月结束,并配有全团模拟器。 The Indian Air Force has ordered 70 HTT-40s, with deliveries starting in September 2025 and ending in March 2030, along with a Full Mission Simulator. 该项目支持印度的AatmaNirbhar Bharat倡议,推动国防制造业的自力更生。 The project supports India’s AatmaNirbhar Bharat initiative, advancing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.