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HPT-32 Deepak vs T-38 Talon

HPT-32 Deepak vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 281 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 5,670 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Northrop
First flight 6 January 1977 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1984 1961
Number produced N/A 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.9 m
Length 7.7 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.