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HPT-32 Deepak vs PA-44 Seminole

HPT-32 Deepak vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 281 vs 311 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,724 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Piper
First flight 6 January 1977 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced N/A 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 15.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.8 m
Height 2.9 m 2.6 m
Length 7.7 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.