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HPT-32 Deepak vs Po-2 Mule

HPT-32 Deepak vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 281 vs 152 km/h, range 1,400 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,350 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Polikarpov
First flight 6 January 1977 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1984 1929
Number produced N/A 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.4 m
Height 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length 7.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 55 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.