HAL Krishak
| HAL HAOP-27 Krishak | |
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| Type: | Observation aircraft |
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| First flight: |
November 1959 |
| Number of pieces: |
70 |
The HAL Krishak is an observation aircraft from the Indian manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics .
History and construction
The Krishak is a stripped high-wing aircraft with a conventional tail unit and fixed tail wheel landing gear and was originally developed as an enlarged four-seater version of the HAL Pushpak . Two prototypes were built, the first flying in November 1959 and the second in November 1960. Since there was initially no interest in buyers, development was ended. It was only when the Indian Army issued a request for a military observation aircraft to replace the Auster AOP that the project was continued and modified according to the requirements. From 1965 the production of the Krishak Mk. II took place , which were used until the mid-1970s and then replaced by the HAL Cheetah .
Military use
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data (Krishak Mk.2) |
|---|---|
| crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 2 |
| length | 8.41 m |
| span | 11.43 m |
| height | 2.36 m |
| Wing area | 18.58 m² |
| Empty mass | ? kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 1270 kg |
| Cruising speed | ? km / h |
| Top speed | 209 km / h |
| Service ceiling | ? m |
| Range | 473 km |
| Engines | 1 × Continental O-470-J piston engine with 168 kW |
See also
literature
- Taylor, John W. R (1966). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1966-67. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company.
- Taylor, Michael JH (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. P. 456.
- World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. File 896 Sheet 02.