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Indian ultralight aircraft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The X-Air Hanuman (English: Hawk) is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation ultralight airplane, manufactured in India by Raj Hamsa Ultralights. It is used primarily for flight training, touring, and personal flying. The aircraft is known in North America as the X-Air "H".[1][3][4][5][6]
X-Air Hanuman | |
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Role | Fixed wing ultralight aircraft |
National origin | India |
Manufacturer | Raj Hamsa Ultralights |
Designer | Joel Koechlin |
Status | Active |
Number built | 216 (Dec 2011)[1] |
Developed from | X-AIR 'F' Gumnam[2] |
The X-Air Hanuman is a single-engined high-wing monoplane with side-by-side seats for the pilot and a passenger. The aircraft is manufactured with an 85 hp (63 kW) four-cylinder four-stroke 2.2 litre Jabiru 2200 engine, which can be run on automotive fuel. The 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke, the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL are also options.[5][6][7]
The airframe is assembled from aluminum tubing, with steel reinforcement and is covered in Dacron sailcloth. More recent models feature composite winglets and doors.[5][6][8]
The Hanuman offers full dual controls, with the exception of the main pilot seat having brakes and flap controls. Instrumentation consists of a tachometer, airspeed indicator, altimeter, slip indicator, battery charge indicator & coolant temperature or CHT, GPS etc.[9]
The design is a Federal Aviation Administration approved special light-sport aircraft under the designation X-Air XA85.[10]
Data from Raj Hamsa[12]
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