HAL HT-2

The HAL HT-2 is an Indian two-seat primary trainer designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The HT-2 was the first company design to enter production in 1953 for the Indian Air Force and Navy, where it replaced the de Havilland Tiger Moth. The HT-2 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear. Powered by a 155 hp (116 kW) Cirrus Major III piston engine, the aircraft has enclosed tandem cockpits with dual controls. Apart from military use, the aircraft was also used by Indian flying schools.Template:Cn

Operators

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• Ghana Air Force

12 HAL HT-2s were delivered and used between 1959 and 1974.Template:Cn

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• Indian Air Force
• Indian Navy

Specifications (HT-2)

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HT-2 trainer at IISc, Bangalore

See also

• List of Indian aircraft

References

• Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1953–54{{#if:Bridgman|, Bridgman}. Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Ltd(1953)
• The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 2172

External links

• HT-2 - India's First Powered Aircraft Template:Webarchive