HAL Krishak
| Industry | Aerospace and defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 23, 1940 in Bangalore, India |
| Headquarters | Bangalore , India |
| Products | Aircraft, aerospace components |
The HAL HAOP-27 Krishak () was a military observation aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics during the 1960s. It originated as a larger, four-seat derivative of the HAL Pushpak, with two prototypes taking flight in November 1959 and November 1960. Production was postponed initially due to insufficient market demand until the Indian Army sought a replacement for their Auster AOP.6 and Auster AOP.9 observation planes. The updated Krishak model was introduced into service in 1965 and remained operational until the mid-1970s, when it was replaced by the HAL Cheetah.
Variants
- Krishak
- Powered by a Continental engine delivering 190 horsepower
- Krishak Mk.2
- Enhanced with a Continental engine producing 225 horsepower