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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs HPT-32 Deepak

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs HPT-32 Deepak at a glance — top speed 451 vs 281 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,322 kg.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 HPT-32 Deepak
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada HAL
First flight 20 June 1983 6 January 1977
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 1258 units N/A
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.5 m
Height 7.5 m 2.9 m
Length 22.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,322 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,034 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 0 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.