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HPT-32 Deepak vs MB-339

HPT-32 Deepak vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 898 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 5,897 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak MB-339
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 6 January 1977 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced N/A 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.9 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 7.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 617 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.