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The Civil Aviation Department Mrigasheer was a standard-class sailplane developed in India in the 1970s. It was an orthodox design with a high wing slender tapering fuselage and conventional empennage. Construction was wooden throughout. The original HS-1 flew in 1970 and was followed in 1973 by the refined HS-2 design. This differed from its predecessor in having slotted flaps instead of airbrakes and a completely redesigned tail.

The Civil Aviation Department Mrigasheer (मृगशिरा - "Orion") was a standard-class sailplane developed in India in the 1970s.1

Made by Ministry of Civil Aviation (India).

Empty Weight Lb
522
Wing Area Sqm
11
First Flight
November 1970
Aspect Ratio
20
Glide Ratio
32
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
739
Sink Rate Ms
1
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
237
Gross Weight Kg
335
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Manufacturer
Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)
Max Speed Mph
133
Max Speed Kmh
213
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
49
Wing Area Sqft
121
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
24
Height M
3
Length In
11
Length M
8
Category
Glider aircraft
Indian sailplanes 1970-1979

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