Civil Aviation Department Mrigasheer
Civil Aviation Department of India · India · first flew 1970 · glider
The Mrigasheer was a standard-class sailplane developed in India in the 1970s. It was an orthodox design with a high wing, a slender tapering fuselage and a conventional tail.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slender, tapering fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Standard-class sailplane with a high wing
- Slender, tapering fuselage
- Wooden construction throughout
Look for an all-wooden single-seat glider with a high wing and a slender tapering fuselage.
Specifications
- The Civil Aviation Department Mrigasheer has a length of 7.59 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 213 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The original HS-1 flew in November 1970 and was followed in 1973 by the refined HS-2.
Variants
The HS-2 differed from the HS-1 in having slotted flaps instead of airbrakes and a completely redesigned tail.
Where you'll see it
The HS-2 prototype placed second in the national gliding championships only a month after its first flight.
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