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HPT-32 Deepak vs Robinson R22

HPT-32 Deepak vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 188 km/h, range 1,400 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 621 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Robinson R22
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Robinson
First flight 6 January 1977 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced N/A 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.7 m
Height 2.9 m 2.5 m
Length 7.7 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 387 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 361 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 Robinson R22?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R22?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R22?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R22?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,322 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.