Marut Aircraft

Denomination:   Rs. 5.00/-

Year of Issue:     2003

Paper:                 Matt Chromo

Stamps Printed:  3000000(3 Million )

Printed by:         Culcutta Security Printers Ltd.

The HAL Marut was an Indian Bomber aircraft. First built in 1960. It was manufactured by Hindustan Aircraft Limited. Marut was designed by German aircraft designer Kurt Tank. He was responsible for being the lead designer of the aircraft. 

Top speed:        1,112 km/h

Range:              800 km

Weight:             6,195 kg

Length:             16 m

Engine type:     Turbojet

Designer:           Kurt Tank

Manufacturer:  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited