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Saras light transport aircraft

Country of Origin: India

The Saras ("crane") is a light multi-role aircraft being developed for the Indian military and civilian market. The plane is propeller-driven and has 14 seats.

The aircraft is intended for executive transport, light cargo, remote sensing and aerial research, coast guard, border patrol, air ambulance and other missions.

The Saras features two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines in a pusher-propeller configuration. This allows the aircraft to take off and land on short,...

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