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HPT-32 Deepak vs TS-8 Bies

HPT-32 Deepak vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 281 vs 312 km/h, range 1,400 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,600 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 6 January 1977 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1984 1957
Number produced N/A 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.5 m
Height 2.9 m 3.0 m
Length 7.7 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 27 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.