Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on April 4 officially launched indigenous “Trainer Aircraft” technology for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) and also announced the decision to involve the private sector to collaborate in the manufacture of this aircraft.
Key Highlights
- The Minister formalized the Transfer of Technology (ToT) of CSIR’s indigenously designed and developed HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL).
- The availability of CSIR’s indigenous HANSA-3(NG) aircraft will strengthen India’s aviation industry.
- The HANSA-3(NG) aircraft comes equipped with a digital display (glass cockpit) system and is powered by an advanced fuel-efficient Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports engine.
- The aircraft features a bubble canopy with a cabin width of 43 inches and electrically operated flaps, meeting modern user requirements.
- It offers excellent performance with a range of 620 nautical miles, 7 hours of endurance, and a maximum cruise speed of 98 Knots Calibrated Airspeed (KCAS).
(Source: PIB)
