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HPT-32 Deepak vs Robinson R44 Raven

HPT-32 Deepak vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 281 vs 240 km/h, range 1,400 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,134 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Robinson
First flight 6 January 1977 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1984 1993
Number produced N/A 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 2.9 m 3.3 m
Length 7.7 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,322 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.