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HPT-32 Deepak vs T-2 Buckeye

HPT-32 Deepak vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 281 vs 838 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 5,931 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL North American
First flight 6 January 1977 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1984 1959
Number produced N/A 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.6 m
Height 2.9 m 4.5 m
Length 7.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 25 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.