Saras back from the brink again as NAL targets 2013 certification

[Skull and Bones]

Exactly, NAL needs to prove itself as an Independent Innovator and Manufacturer of Aircrafts, Rather JV with HAL,ISRO and Mahindra

Sir, i believe JV with private sectors can provide good marketing potential both in country and abroad.

 

[IndianArmy]

on topic, NAL Saras can find big demand from the growing number of private jet owners, and can be a good alternative for less profitable routes for budget airliners. Hope the turbo prop will be replaced by jet engines, that looks weird.

Jet Engines would make the aircraft less profitable, Turbo Prop gives better endurance and Mileage and Would be better for Military Operations Like Light Commando Assault team Operations, border surveillance, air ambulance etc etc....

 

[IndianArmy]

Sir, i believe JV with private sectors can provide good marketing potential both in country and abroad.

Yes Indeed..... Well I want a Private Commercial Wing for NAL .... Sarkari babus are too bad at marketing

 

[Skull and Bones]

Yes Indeed..... Well I want a Private Commercial Wing for NAL .... Sarkari babus are too bad at marketing

JV can also reduce the R&D costs. but without Jet engine private party may choose to overlook it.

 

[IndianArmy]

 

[IndianArmy]

JV can also reduce the R&D costs. but without Jet engine private party may choose to overlook it.

Well, In the NAL today Webpage, there was a Notice I read, NAL is Developing Technologies for Core Engine

 

[Skull and Bones]

Well, In the NAL today Webpage, there was a Notice I read, NAL is Developing Technologies for Core Engine

Here's the link:
NAL Today, NAL, Bangalore
Not mentioned whether the core engine will be for Saras or its larger siblings.

 

[shaktiman2010]

Latest picture of it from Aero India 2011

Wonderful !! Design is looking quite contemporary. They are more ambitious than I originally thought.

 

[IndianArmy]

Here's the link:
NAL Today, NAL, Bangalore
Not mentioned whether the core engine will be for Saras or its larger siblings.

Obviously for Its larger Sibling, as Saras already uses Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine, No Idea if they would change it....

 

[IndianArmy]

Wonderful !! Design is looking quite contemporary. They are more ambitious than I originally thought.

Well Yes, they have no other go but to be ambitious, They need to have a Name in the 21st century...

 

[Skull and Bones]

Just a thought, Saras can be modified for light maritime reconnaissance aircraft and also as a platform for DRDO AWACS.

 

[IndianArmy]

Just a thought, Saras can be modified for light maritime reconnaissance aircraft and also as a platform for DRDO AWACS.

Not for AWACS as it does not have enough room for the equipments and the Control room... Well it can be used as a replacement for Indian Coast Guards And Navies Dornier, and Might be as like a Light Strike Air-sea aircraft

 

[shaktiman2010]

Useful payload: 1232Kg.
Max. Speed: 750km/h
Range: 1940km
Service Ceiling: 7500m

Source: Wikipedia.