NAL Hansa

Design and development

The Hansa (Sanskrit: हंस (swan)) was designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories of India. It has been certified by the DGCA and is being built by Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL). It is being produced as a replacement of ageing flight trainers of air clubs of India.

Operational history

The production variant made its first flight on 14 May 1999. Various flying clubs have taken deliveries of Hansa aircraft.

Variants

Hansa-2

Prototype as originally flown

Hansa-2RE

The prototype was re-engined and the span increased, first flown 26 January 1996.

Hansa-3

Production version of the 2RE.

Hansa-S

Originally known as the Hansa-4 it has a more powerful diesel engine (230 hp).

Hansa UAV

Unmanned trainer aircraft

Specifications (HANSA-3)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004

General characteristics

Crew: two, pilot and instructor

Length: 7.66 m (25 ft 1½ in)

Wingspan: 10.47 m (34 ft 4¼ in)

Height: 2.61 m (8 ft 7 in)

Wing area: 12.47 m² (134.2 ft²)

Aspect ratio: 8.8:1

Empty weight: 545 kg (1,202 lb)

Gross weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)

Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 F3, 85 kW (113 hp) each

Performance

Cruising speed: 213 km/h (132 mph)

Range: 842 km (523 miles)

Endurance: 4 hours

Rate of climb: 3.3 m/s (650 ft/min)