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HPT-32 Deepak vs SAAB 105

HPT-32 Deepak vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 970 km/h, range 1,400 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 4,635 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Saab
First flight 6 January 1977 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced N/A 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 7.7 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 689 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.