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HPT-32 Deepak vs MFI-15 Safari

HPT-32 Deepak vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 281 vs 236 km/h, range 1,400 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,250 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Saab
First flight 6 January 1977 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced N/A 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.9 m
Height 2.9 m 2.6 m
Length 7.7 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,322 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The HPT-32 Deepak is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.