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HPT-32 Deepak vs JL-9

HPT-32 Deepak vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,400 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 9,800 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak JL-9
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Guizhou
First flight 6 January 1977 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1984 2013
Number produced N/A 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.3 m
Height 2.9 m 4.1 m
Length 7.7 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 863 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 819 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or JL-9?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 29 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.