The Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak ("Flower")[1] was a 1950s Indian two-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, based on the Aeronca Chief.[2]
HUL-26 Pushpak | |
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HUL-26 Pushpak displayed at HAL Museum | |
Role | Two-seat cabin monoplane |
Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
First flight | 1958 |
Primary users | Aero clubs Private pilot owners |
Number built | 160+ |
Developed from | Aeronca Chief |
The Pushpak was a high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear.[2] The fuselage was built from metal tubing, the wing aluminum ribs on a wooden spar, all covered in fabric.[2] The Pushpak first flew on 28 September 1958 and was powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Continental flat-four engine.[2]
Around 160 aircraft were produced for Indian flying clubs for use as basic trainers.[2] Two examples were gifted to Malaysia and were later sold to private pilot owners in the United Kingdom. These examples remained in active operation in 2013.[3]
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965–66[4]
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