The X-Air Hanuman

The X-Air Hanuman – Versatile, Reliable, and Ready for any Adventure

The X-Air Hanuman is the latest evolution from the X-Air factory, designed to meet the diverse needs of pilots seeking an aircraft suitable for training, recreational flying, and cross-country adventures with the reliability and economy of the Rotax 912 80hp 4-stroke engine. With its spacious cockpit, robust construction, and efficient performance, the Hanuman stands out as a top choice in the light sport aircraft category.

🛠️ Key Features

  • Quick-Build Kit: Delivered in two wooden crates, the Hanuman kit is designed for straightforward assembly, with an estimated build time of 80 to 100 hours for the average builder.|

    Fully built LSA Aircraft: Delivered fully built and certified for the SLSA category.

  • Spacious Cockpit: The side-by-side seating arrangement offers a generous 107 cm (42-inch) width, providing ample space for both pilot and passenger.

  • Dual Controls: Equipped with full dual controls, including stick, rudder, and throttle, making it ideal for flight training scenarios.

  • Robust Undercarriage: The strong and rugged tricycle landing gear, featuring real shock absorber suspension and trailing link front suspension, ensures smooth operations even on rough fields.

  • Engine Compatibility: The Hanuman can be powered by a range of engines, including our prefered engine 80 hp Rotax 912, or the Jabiru 2.2, or the Rotax 582, offering flexibility based on pilot preference and performance requirements.

  • Increased Fuel Capacity: With a single large fuel tanks totaling 80 liters, the Hanuman is well-suited for extended flights and cross-country journeys.

📊 Performance Specifications

Specification Rotax 582 Jabiru 2.2 Rotax 912 (80 hp)
Empty Weight 263 kg 276 kg 282 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight 544 kg 544 kg 544 kg
Cruise Speed 60 knots 70 knots 85 knots
Stall Speed (no flaps) 27 knots 28 knots 28 knots
Climb Rate 984 ft/min 944 ft/min 1050 ft/min
Fuel Consumption (eco) 13 L/h 10 L/h 10 L/h
Takeoff Distance 70 m 80 m 80 m
Landing Distance 70 m 70 m 70 m
Service Ceiling 4000 m 4000 m 4000 m
Glide Ratio 7:1 7:1 7:1

Note: Performance figures may vary based on environmental conditions and aircraft configuration.

🧰 Additional Features

  • Instrumentation: Standard instruments include a tachometer, airspeed indicator, altimeter, slip indicator, battery charge indicator, and cylinder head temperature gauge.

  • Construction: The airframe is constructed from aluminum tubing with steel reinforcement and covered in durable Dacron sailcloth.

  • Safety: Features a Cromoly pilot protection cage and is stressed to +6/-4 G for the airframe and ±9 G for the undercarriage.

🌐 Global Recognition

The X-Air Hanuman is recognized and certified in various countries:

  • United States: Certified as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) under the designation X-Air XA85.

  • United Kingdom: Certified as a microlight under Civil Aviation Authority BCAR Section S, marketed as the X-Air Hawk.

  • India: Classified as a microlight aircraft by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

TECHNICAL DATARotax 503Rotax 582Jabiru 2200
Empty weight basic (kg)230 kgs237 kgs262 kgs
Max. empty weight equipped (kg)284 kgs281 kgs284 kgs
Max empty weight equipped with parachute (kg)306.5 kgs303.5 kgs306.5 kgs
Maximum weight (kg)490 kgs490 kgs490 kgs
Fuel capacity (l)50 liters50 liters50 liters
EngineRotax 503Rotax 582Jabiru 2200
Coolingairwaterair/oil
Carburetor221
Electronic ignition222
Power52hp at 650064hp at 650080hp at 3300
Engine Displacement496.7 cm3580.3 cm32200cm3
Fuel mixture2%2%NA
Fuel92 octane92 octane95 octane
Wingspan9.80 m
Length5.65 m
Height2.55 m
Cockpit width1.16 m
Wings area16,00 m2
Loading+6 -3
PERFORMANCERotax 503Rotax 582Jabiru 2.2
Take off run140 m120 m120 m
Climb rate fpm500 fpm690 fpm590 fpm
Max Cruise speed at level54 knots60 knots60 knots
Cruise speed economical45 knots50 knots50 knots
Consumption economical lph14 lph12 lph9 lph
Landing80 m
Sink rate mini690 fpm
Climb speed38 knots
Stall speed26 knots
VNE80 knots
Service ceiling12,000 feet
Glide ratio8:1 @ 38 knots
Distance to clear 15 m at landing140 m
Distance to clear 15 m at take off250 m220 m230 m