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HPT-32 Deepak vs M-346 Master

HPT-32 Deepak vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 281 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 9,500 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak M-346 Master
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 6 January 1977 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1984 2015
Number produced N/A 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 2.9 m 4.8 m
Length 7.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 811 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or M-346 Master?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 31 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.