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HPT-32 Deepak vs T-6 Texan II

HPT-32 Deepak vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 281 vs 585 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 2,858 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Beechcraft
First flight 6 January 1977 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced N/A 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m 3.3 m
Length 7.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 304 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or T-6 Texan II?
The HPT-32 Deepak entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.