| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | X3236 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hindustan HPT-32 Deepak |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan HPT-32 Deepak |
| Aircraft Version: | Hindustan HPT-32 Deepak |
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| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Delhi - Indira Gandhi InternationalMap |
| Country: | India |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VIDP IATA: DEL Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Indian Air Force Museum (Palam) |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 625790 |
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On display at IAF Museum Palam. The HPT-32 first flew on 6 Jan 1977. Intended as a replacement for the HT-2 basic trainer, the HPT-32 had a record of accidents due to engine cuts leading to a number of fatalities, which led the IAF to ground the aircraft in 2009. It was simple to fly but difficult to master, with stall turns and barrel rolls being tricky. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 December 2023, and has since been viewed 229 times. |