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HPT-32 Deepak vs L-39 Albatros

HPT-32 Deepak vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 281 vs 750 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 4,700 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 6 January 1977 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced N/A 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 2.9 m 4.8 m
Length 7.7 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 469 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-39 Albatros?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.