Saras Mk2: 19-Seater Civil Aircraft Plan by 2027
Why in the news
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) said the upgraded Saras Mk2 civil aircraft should fly by December 2027.
Key facts
- Seats: 19, for towns without large airports; also charter and air ambulance use.
- HAL will be involved in production; metallic parts are outsourced.
- Avionics: basics from Genesis; brake management and environmental controls built in-house.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 14-seater Saras first flew |
| 2009 | Crash during a test flight killed three IAF personnel |
| 2016 | Revival with new wings and engine positions |
Exam angle
- Developer: CSIR-NAL.
- Mk2 capacity: 19 seats.