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HPT-32 Deepak vs Kawasaki T-4

HPT-32 Deepak vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 7,500 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Kawasaki
First flight 6 January 1977 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.9 m
Height 2.9 m 4.6 m
Length 7.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 757 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Kawasaki T-4?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.