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HPT-32 Deepak vs T-33 Shooting Star

HPT-32 Deepak vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 281 vs 970 km/h, range 1,400 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 6,832 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Lockheed
First flight 6 January 1977 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1984 1948
Number produced N/A 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.8 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 7.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 36 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.