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HPT-32 Deepak vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

HPT-32 Deepak vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 281 vs 412 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 2,700 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 6 January 1977 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1984 1978
Number produced N/A 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.4 m
Height 2.9 m 3.2 m
Length 7.7 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.