| 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 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]
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]
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