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HPT-32 Deepak vs HTT-40

HPT-32 Deepak vs HTT-40 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 450 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 2,800 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak HTT-40
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 6 January 1977 1 June 2016
Year introduced 1984 2026
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $12.1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.0 m
Height 2.9 m -- m
Length 7.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 169 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HPT-32 Deepak is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or HTT-40?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 42 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.