HAL HA-31 Basant
| Industry | Aerospace, Aviation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Headquarters | Bangalore , India |
| Products | Aircraft, including the HA-31 Basant agricultural monoplane |
The Hindustan Aeronautics HA-31 Basant () represents an Indian agricultural monoplane from the 1970s, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics.
Initial design efforts for the HAL-31 Mk 1 started in 1968, incorporating a cockpit positioned above the wing's leading edge. This design evolved into the HA-31 Mk II Basant, which had its maiden flight on 30 March 1972. The Basant features a traditional braced low-wing configuration with fixed tailwheel undercarriage and is powered by a 400 hp (298 kW) Avco Lycoming IO-720 piston engine. The elevated cockpit arrangement enhanced pilot visibility during aerial spraying tasks. Production ended in 1980 after manufacturing 39 aircraft.