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HPT-32 Deepak vs Zlin Z 42

HPT-32 Deepak vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 230 km/h, range 1,400 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 920 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Zlin
First flight 6 January 1977 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced N/A 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.1 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 7.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
Both the HPT-32 Deepak and Zlin Z 42 have a service ceiling of 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,322 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
The HPT-32 Deepak is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.