Aircraft Photo of VT-KNQ | Hindustan 228-201 | Alliance Air | AirHistory.net #552513
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VT-KNQ
Aircraft Original Type:Dornier 228
Aircraft Generic Type:Dornier 228
Aircraft Version:Hindustan 228-201
Licence-built by:Hindustan
C/n (msn):4132
Operator Titles:Alliance Air
Local Operator Name:एलाइंस एअर
Location
City / Airport:YelahankaMap
Country:India
Airport Codes:ICAO: VOYK   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Aero India 2023
 
Photo Date:14 February 2023
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 552513
Photo Comment

On the apron at Aero India 2023. Built for civilian use by HAL's Transport Aircraft Division at Kanpur, the Do-228 is capable of carrying up to 17 passengers. It is powered by five-bladed Garrett TPE-331-10 GP turboprops. With a view to promote Govt's UDAN regional connectivity policy, the Hindi title "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik", translated as "Let the common citizen of the country fly" is displayed on the fuselage. The aircraft has an AUW of 6200 kg and is capable of operating in hot and high conditions.

This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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