Raj Hamsa X-Air "H" Hanuman

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X-Air Hanuman
Raj Hamsa Ultralights XAIR-H Hanuman N929XH 01.jpg
RoleFixed wing ultralight aircraft
National origin India
Manufacturer Raj Hamsa Ultralights
DesignerJoel Koechlin
StatusActive
Number built216 (Dec 2011) [1]
Developed from X-AIR 'F' Gumnam [2]

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]

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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

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Specifications (Hanuman)

Raj Hamsa Ultralights XAIR-H Hanuman Raj Hamsa Ultralights XAIR-H Hanuman N929XH 02.jpg
Raj Hamsa Ultralights XAIR-H Hanuman

Data from Raj Hamsa [12]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Introduction" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. 1 2 3 Raj Hamsa Ultralights (n.d.). "The Hanuman" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. ↑ Raj Hamsa Ultralights Pvt Ltd (May 2008). "X-AIR News" . Retrieved 21 November 2008.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 84. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 88. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  7. ↑ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Powerplant" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  8. ↑ Raj Hamsa Ultralights (n.d.). "Aircraft Construction" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  9. ↑ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Aircraft Dimensions and Weight" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  10. ↑ Federal Aviation Administration (26 September 2016). "SLSA Make/Model Directory" . Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  11. ↑ X-Air, LLC (2010). "X-Air LS" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  12. ↑ Raj Hamsa (n.d.). "Performance" . Retrieved 23 August 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
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