HAL HUL-26 Pushpak
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | India |
| Products | Aircraft, including the HUL-26 Pushpak |
The Hindustan HUL-26 "Pushpak" () was an Indian two-seat cabin monoplane from the 1950s, developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Its design was derived from the Aeronca Chief.
Construction and operation
The Pushpak featured a high-wing configuration supported by bracing, equipped with fixed tailwheel landing gear. Its fuselage was constructed using metal tubing, while the wings consisted of wooden spars with aluminum ribs, all covered in fabric. The aircraft's maiden flight occurred on 28 September 1958, powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Continental flat-four engine.
More than 160 units were built, mainly serving Indian flying clubs as primary training aircraft. Two of these planes were donated to Malaysia and subsequently transferred to private owners in the United Kingdom, where they remained in service as of 2013.