Next Saras prototype by 2010-end

Bangalore: Eight months after the crash of NAL's second prototype of Saras aircraft on the city's outskirts, the inquiry report is still not out.
However, NAL on Saturday announced that the third prototype will be ready by the end of 2010.
M S Chidananda, head of the Centre for Civil Aircraft Design and Development, said HAL will manufacture the aircraft at its Kanpur facility. The Indian Air Force has expressed interest in acquiring 15 Saras aircraft.
Saras is a multi-role light transport aircraft -- ideal for feeder airlines, executive transport, air ambulance and other community services -- designed and tested by NAL.
15/11/09 Times of India

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