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HPT-32 Deepak vs L-159 ALCA

HPT-32 Deepak vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 281 vs 936 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 8,000 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 6 January 1977 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced N/A 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 2.9 m 4.9 m
Length 7.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-159 ALCA?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.