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HPT-32 Deepak vs L-29 Delfin

HPT-32 Deepak vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 281 vs 655 km/h, range 1,400 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 3,540 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 6 January 1977 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1984 1961
Number produced N/A 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 15.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.3 m
Height 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length 7.7 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 894 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 374 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.