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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.
[edit] Operational history
The Deepak is used for primary training, observation, liaison and target towing.
[edit] Versions
- HPT-32
- Basic version.
- HTT-34
- Turboprop version.
[edit] Operators
India
[edit] Specifications (HPT-32)
Data from Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2: student, instructor
- Length: 25 ft 4 in (7.7 m)
- Wingspan: 31 ft 2 in (9.5 m)
- Height: 9 ft 7 in (2.9 m)
- Wing area: 15.0 m² (162 ft² [2])
- Empty weight: 2,280 lb (1,034 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,915 lb (1,322 kg)
- Powerplant: 1× Lycoming AEO-540-D4B5 piston engine, 260 hp (194 kW)
Performance
Armament
four hardpoints; 255 kg warload; machine gun pods; bombs; rockets
[edit] References
- ^ Rendall, David (1995). Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide. Glasgow, UK: HarperCollinsPublishers, 505. ISBN 0-00-4709802.
- ^ Taylor 1999, p.433
- Taylor, M.J.H. (ed,). Brassey's World Aircraft Systems Directory 1999/2000 Edition. London: Brassey's, 1999. ISBN 1 85753 245 7.
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