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Halcón 2: The First Made-In-Mexico-Airplane

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Info for this beauty: The Halcón 2 is a remarkable achievement in Mexico’s aviation history. After 70 years without a domestically designed and produced aircraft, Horizontec emerged in 2014 to change the narrative. They introduced the Halcón 1 and are now developing the Halcón 2, which will be their first commercial product. These aircraft showcase Mexican engineering talent and incorporate innovative technologies and composite materials. Let’s delve into the details:

Halcón 2 Overview:
The Halcón 2 is a two-seater sport aircraft made of carbon fiber and resins.
It serves multiple purposes:
Basic training: Ideal for training the next generation of pilots in Guanajuato.
Recreational flight: Perfect for aviation enthusiasts.
Aerial surveillance: Suitable for reconnaissance and security flights
Challenges and Achievements:
Horizontec faced several challenges during development:
Trusted suppliers: Finding suppliers who met their expectations was difficult due to their unique requirements.
Composite materials: Implementing carbon fiber required developing new software and calculations.
Design-manufacturing gap: Efficient communication bridged the gap between design and production.
Qualified professionals: Recruiting skilled personnel was a hurdle.
Despite these challenges, Horizontec successfully certified the Halcón 1 and is on track to certify the Halcón 2. These certifications provide international legitimacy for immediate export
Availability and Price:
The Halcón 2 is now available for purchase at an approximate price of MX$2.7 million