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HPT-32 Deepak vs Zlin Z 43

HPT-32 Deepak vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 281 vs 235 km/h, range 1,400 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,322 vs 1,350 kg.

HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
HPT-32 Deepak Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Zlin
First flight 6 January 1977 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced N/A 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 15.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.8 m
Height 2.9 m 2.9 m
Length 7.7 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 281 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,322 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,034 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The HPT-32 Deepak is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HPT-32 Deepak or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.