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HPT-32 Deepak vs Pilatus PC-9

HPT-32 Deepak vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 593 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 3,200 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 6 January 1977 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1984 1987
Number produced N/A 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m 3.3 m
Length 7.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 312 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Pilatus PC-9?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.