The Hindustan HUL-26 ''Pushpak'' was a 1950s

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Construction and operation

The Pushpak was a high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed tailwheel

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. The ''Pushpak'' first flew on 28 September 1958 and was powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Continental flat-four engine. Around 160 aircraft were produced for Indian flying clubs for use as basic trainers. Two examples were gifted to Malaysia and were later sold to private pilot owners in the United Kingdom. These examples remained in active operation in 2013.

Operators

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Specifications (HUL-26)

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