Consider the following statements regarding HANSA-3 (NG) aircraft: 1. It is powered by a jet engine developed under the DRDO's civil aviation initiative. 2. Recently, CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) signed a technology transfer deal with a private firm to manufacture HANSA trainer-planes. 3. It has an endurance of up to 7 hours and a range of 620 nautical miles. How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Only two
Why in the News?
"India to manufacture HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft using fully indigenous technology”
Statement 1 is incorrect
The HANSA-3 (NG) is not powered by a jet engine. Instead, it uses the advanced Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport piston engine, known for fuel efficiency. It is not part of DRDO’s civil aviation initiative, making this statement incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) recently signed a technology transfer agreement with a private firm to manufacture HANSA-3 (NG) aircraft. This marks a milestone as it enables commercial production of an indigenously designed and developed trainer aircraft, boosting India's aviation self-reliance.
Statement 3 is correct
The HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft boasts an impressive endurance of 7 hours and a range of 620 nautical miles. These specifications make it ideal for pilot training purposes, allowing long-duration flights with enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs.
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