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HPT-32 Deepak vs MS 733 Alcyon

HPT-32 Deepak vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 281 vs 240 km/h, range 1,400 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,670 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Morane-Saulnier
First flight 6 January 1977 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1984 1953
Number produced N/A 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 15.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.3 m
Height 2.9 m 3.5 m
Length 7.7 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 920 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.