Indian ultralight aircraft
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]
Design and development
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]
Variants
X-AIR "H" Hanuman
Base model[ 2] [ 5]
X-Air LS XA-85
Version for the US Light-sport aircraft market with an empty weight of 660 lb (299 kg) and a gross weight of 1,234 lb (560 kg)[ 2] [ 5] [ 6] [ 11]
X-AIR Hawk
Version for the United Kingdom, certified as a microlight under Civil Aviation Authority BCAR Section S and provided in kit form.[ 2] [ 5] [ 6]
Military operators
India
Raj Hamsa Ultralights XAIR-H Hanuman Data from Raj Hamsa[ 12]
General characteristics
Crew: oneCapacity: one passengerLength: 6.03 m (19 ft 9 in)Wingspan: 10.05 m (33 ft 0 in)Height: 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in)Empty weight: 268 kg (591 lb)Fuel capacity: 80 litres (18 imp gal; 21 US gal)Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 2200 , 63 kW (85 hp)Propellers: 2-bladed ground adjustablePerformance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h (110 mph, 92 kn)Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)Stall speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn) flaps downMinimum control speed :Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi)Service ceiling: 3,700 m (12,000 ft)g limits: +6/-3Maximum glide ratio: 10:1Rate of climb: 4.5 m/s (890 ft/min)
See also
Comparable aircraft
References
^ a b Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide , Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 77. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
^ a b c d Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Introduction" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )^ a b c Raj Hamsa Ultralights (n.d.). "The Hanuman" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )^ Raj Hamsa Ultralights Pvt Ltd (May 2008). "X-AIR News" . Retrieved 21 November 2008 . ^ a b c d e f Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12 , page 84. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
^ a b c d e Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16 , page 88. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
^ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Powerplant" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )^ Raj Hamsa Ultralights (n.d.). "Aircraft Construction" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )^ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Aircraft Dimensions and Weight" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )^ Federal Aviation Administration (26 September 2016). "SLSA Make/Model Directory" . Retrieved 23 March 2017 .^ X-Air, LLC (2010). "X-Air LS" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . ^ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Performance" . Retrieved 23 August 2010 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: year (link )
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