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HPT-32 Deepak vs Pilatus PC-24

HPT-32 Deepak vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 787 km/h, range 1,400 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 8,005 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 6 January 1977 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1984 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 17.0 m
Height 2.9 m 5.3 m
Length 7.7 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-24?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.