HANSA-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft:
CSIR-NAL has signed its first-ever technology transfer agreement with a private company (Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd.) to manufacture HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft.
- HANSA-3 (NG) is a next-generation, two-seater, ab-initio trainer aircraft developed for pilot training.
- Designed and developed indigenously by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru.
- Aim & Purpose:
- To provide a cost-effective alternative to foreign trainer aircraft.
- To train pilots for Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
- To boost India’s aviation ecosystem in line with the growing demand for trained pilots.
- Key Features:
- Advanced Glass Cockpit for digital display and enhanced situational awareness.
- Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport Engine – fuel-efficient and digitally controlled.
- Bubble Canopy for panoramic visibility and improved pilot comfort.
- Electrically operated flaps, lightweight composite airframe.
- Costs ₹2 crore, nearly 50% cheaper than imported equivalents.
- Electric variant (E-HANSA) under development to support sustainable aviation.
