| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hindustan HA-31 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan HA-31/Basant |
| Aircraft Version: | Hindustan HA-31 Mk.II Basant |
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| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bangalore / HAL Aerospace Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | India |
| Collection: | HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 792042 |
| Photo Comment |
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) started to design an agricultural aircraft in 1968 first designated the HAL-31, the redesigned HA-31 Mk II Basant first flew on 30 March 1972. About 39 aircraft were built between 1977 and 1983. The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer, and the HA-31 MkII is proudly displayed in the main pavillion. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 March 2025, and has since been viewed 176 times. |