NAL Saras
| Saras | |
|---|---|
| NAL Saras taking off | |
| General information | |
| Type | Business jet / Military transport aircraft |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Designer | National Aerospace Laboratories Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Status | In production (Mk1) |
| Primary users | Indian Air Force (intended) Indian Army (intended) |
| Number built | 2 prototypes |
| History | |
| First flight | Mk1 - 29 May 2004 Mk2 (~2025, planned) |
The NAL Saras (lit. 'Crane') is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft in the light transport aircraft category as designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
In January 2016, it was reported that the project had been cancelled. But in February 2017, the project was revived. In February 2019, India's Ministry of Finance approved ₹6,000 crore (US$710 million) for the production of the airliner.