HA-8 Condor - Aegis Industry
HA-8 Condor
[b]Manufacturer[/b]
AEGIS Industry – Aviation Division
[b]Category[/b]
Helicopter – Heavy Transport
[b]Class / Role[/b]
Heavy Lift / Civil Transport
[b]Country of Origin[/b]
Aegis Federation
[b]Year of Introduction / Retirement[/b]
2015 / –
[b]Current Status[/b]
In Production
Overview
The [b]HA-8 Condor[/b] is a [i]heavy transport helicopter[/i] developed by [b]AEGIS Industry[/b] for [b]regional logistics, civil transport, and support operations[/b].
It is designed to offer [b]high payload capacity, modularity, robustness, and easy maintenance[/b] following AEGIS’s philosophy: [b]innovation, reliability, and modularity[/b].
Development included feedback from [i]civil operators and regional logistics services[/i], focusing on [b]ease of loading, cabin modularity, and safe short-range operation[/b].
Technical Specifications
[b]Crew[/b]
2 (pilot + copilot)
[b]Capacity / Passengers / Cargo[/b]
8 passengers (civil) / modular cargo cabin
[b]Empty / Maximum / Full Load Weight[/b]
Classified / Heavy-lift monoturbine category
[b]Propulsion / Engine Type(s)[/b]
1× heavy-duty turboshaft engine
[b]Total Power / Thrust[/b]
AEGIS-Standard Turboshaft Output (classified)
[b]Transmission / Propulsion[/b]
Main rotor 16.75 m diameter / rear tail rotor
[b]Max Speed / Cruise / Knots[/b]
100 knots / 85 knots cruise
[b]Endurance / Range / Operation Time[/b]
250 km range / short-range heavy transport
[b]Average Consumption[/b]
High consumption under load (monoturbine heavy class)
[b]Fuel Tank / Capacity[/b]
5150 L jet fuel
[b]Dimensions (L × W × H)[/b]
16 m × 3 m × 3.25 m
[b]Beam / Draft[/b]
N/A (aircraft)
[b]Payload / Armament / Modules[/b]
Cabin modularity / rear ramp / dual sliding doors
[b]Onboard Systems / Electronics / Sensors[/b]
ILS, VHF radio, night-flight equipment, assisted position & altitude hold
[b]Main Materials / Armor[/b]
Reinforced composite frame (non-armored civilian variant)
[b]AEGIS Equipment Compatibility[/b]
Cabin modules / light mission kits / civil avionics packs
[b]Cost[/b]
20,000 $
Model Features
The [b]HA-8 Condor[/b] stands out for:
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[] Fully modular cabin (passenger / cargo / mixed)[] Rear loading ramp + two large sliding side doors[] Advanced stabilization system (altitude & position assist)[] Night-flight compatible avionics (ILS, VHF)
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Performance and Use
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[*] Strengths: high lifting capacity, excellent modularity, robust structure
[*] Limitations: low range, moderate speed
[*] Areas of Excellence: regional logistics, civil passenger transport, humanitarian & isolated-area operations
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[b]Conclusion:[/b]
The HA-8 Condor is a dependable short-range heavy-lift helicopter offering exceptional modularity and robust performance at low operational cost.
Related Versions
Variant
Designation
Main Features
HA-8
Condor
Civil 8-seat transport configuration
[i]Developed by AEGIS Industry – Aviation Division[/i]
[i]"Nothing is Heavy"[/i]
