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HPT-32 Deepak vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

HPT-32 Deepak vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 281 vs 590 km/h, range 1,400 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 5,057 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL AIDC
First flight 6 January 1977 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 12.2 m
Height 2.9 m 3.7 m
Length 7.7 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 309 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.