The HAL HPT-32 Deepak is a two-seat, side-by-side, low-wing, propeller-driven primary trainer built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and used by the Indian Air Force and Navy to teach basic aerobatics, navigation and other flying skills. The basic HPT-32 has a Textron Lycoming flat-six piston engine, and a turboprop version was built as the HTT-34. Its first prototype flew in January 1977. Engine problems caused repeated accidents and the Air Force grounded the fleet in 2009, after which the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II took over as its basic trainer, with the HAL HTT-40 following.
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is an Indian prop-driven primary trainer
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manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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is an Indian prop-driven primary trainer
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it was gradually phased out in favor of more modern trainers
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Textron Lycoming EIO-540-D4B5 flat six piston engine
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prop-driven primary trainer
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prop-driven primary trainer
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prop-driven primary trainer
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the first prototype of the aircraft developed and flown in January 1977
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