NAL Saras and RTA Programme Thread (1 Viewer)

[johny_baba]

A thread to discuss everything about NAL Saras.

 

[Pundit Pikachu]

Latest Info about Saras Mk 2


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[davejhone2365]

The NAL Saras and RTA Programme is a significant initiative in India's aerospace sector, spearheaded by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). The Saras is a 19-seat light transport aircraft designed for regional connectivity, while the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) programme aims to develop a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft for short-haul operations. These projects are part of India's push for self-reliance in aviation technology codice fiscale online, enhancing the country's capability to produce indigenous aircraft.

 

[Spitfire IX]

How does fuel burn per seat compare to existing 19 seat designs?

 

[FalconSlayers]

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[Pundit Pikachu]

Saras Mk 2 brochure of Unknown Origin

Features
• 19 seat Multi Role Light Transport Aircraft with Air Taxi and Services as it's primary role
• Ideal for Commuter under UDAN scheme for variety of application like Air Taxi, Executive Transport, Light Package Carrier, Remote Sensing, Aerial Search/Survey, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Air Ambulance, Other Community Services

Main dimensions
Span : 16 m (52.5 ft)
Length : 15 m (49.2 ft)
Height : 5.1 m (16.7 ft)

Weight
Max. Takeoff Weight : 7400 kg
Max Fuel Weight : 1568 kg
Max Payload : 1710 kg
Operating Empty : 4900 kg

Performance
Takeoff Distance : 800 m
Landing Distance : 880 m
Max. Rate of Climb : 10.6 m/s
Max Range *(19 pax) : 800 km
Max Range *(10 pax) : 2050 km
Ferry Range (With 45 min Reserve) : 2170 km
Max. Cruise Speed : 540 km/h
Endurance : 5 hours

Powerplant
SARAS is powered by two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-67A turboprop engines (flat rated for 1100 shp) driving 2.6m diameter 5 bladed constant speed propeller at 1700 rpm in a pusher configuration.




Saras Mk 2 brochure from NAL website

Features
• 19 Seat Multi- Role Light Transport Aircraft
• Ideal for Commuter connectivity under UDAAN
Scheme for variety of applications like Air Taxi,
Executive Transport, Light Package Carrier, Border
Patrol, Air Ambulance, Other Community Services
• Low cabin noise (<80 db)
• Operable from semi-prepared runways
• Operable from hot and high altitude airfields
• Designed to meet FAR-23 requirements

Avionics system
• Full glass cockpit: EFIS-Four PFD/ ND/ MFDs
• Comm/Nav suite: VHF-VOR and radio, ADF, DME, ILS
• TAWS- Terrain Avoidance Warning System
• FMS: Flight Management System
• TCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance System
• Auto pilot and Weather Radar

Power plant
• SARAS is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67A turbo-prop engines (flat rated to 1200 shp) driving 2.6 m diameter 5 bladed constant speed propellers at 1700 rpm in a Tractor configuration.
Main dimensions
• Span : 18 m (59.05 ft)
• Length : 17.3 m (56.8 ft)
• Height : 5.5 m (18 ft)

Weights
• Max. take-off : 7600 kg (16755 lb)
• Operating empty wt. : 5100 kg (11244 lb)
• Max. fuel weight : 1832 kg (4039 lb)
• Max. pay load : 1710 kg (3770 lb)

Performance (ISA)
• Take-off distance : 820 m (2690 ft)
• Landing distance : 665 m (2182 ft)
• Max. rate of climb : 10 m/s (1980 ft/min)
• Max. range* (19 pax) : 750 km (405 nm)
• Max. range* (10 pax) : 2350 km (1270 nm)
• Ferry range* : 2400 km (1295 nm)
• Max. cruise speed : 485 km/hr (260 Kts)
• Endurance : 6 hours (With 45 min reserve)