HAL HPT-32 Deepak

infobox Aircraft

name = HPT-32
type = Primary trainer
manufacturer = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited


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The HAL HPT-32 Deepak is an Indian prop-driven primary trainer manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The student and the instructor sit side-by-side. The aircraft can accommodate one passenger.

Operational history

The Deepak is used for primary training, observation, liaison and target towing.

Versions

;HPT-32:Basic version.;HTT-34:Turboprop version.

Operators

;IND
*Indian Air Force

pecifications (HPT-32)

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crew=2: student, instructor
length main=7.7 m
length alt=25 ft 4 in
span main=9.5 m
span alt=31 ft 2 in
height main=2.9 m
height alt=9 ft 7 in
area main=162 ft² Taylor 1999, p.433]
area alt=15.0 m²
empty weight main=1,034 kg
empty weight alt=2,280 lb
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max takeoff weight main=1,322 kg
max takeoff weight alt=2,915 lb

engine (prop)=Lycoming AEO-540-D4B5
type of prop= piston engine
number of props=1
power main=194 kW
power alt=260 hp

max speed main=281 km/h
max speed alt=175 mph
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range main=1,400 km
range alt=755 nm
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armament=four hardpoints; 255 kg warload; machine gun pods; bombs; rockets

References

*Taylor, M.J.H. (ed,). "Brassey's World Aircraft Systems Directory 1999/2000 Edition". London: Brassey's, 1999. ISBN 1 85753 245 7.