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IndUS Aviation

Logo: http://www.indusav.com, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3

American aircraft manufacturer1

IndUS Aviation was American light aircraft manufacturer founded in 1994 that was headquartered in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas Executive Airport. While it was in business the company manufactured variants of the Thorp T-211 and the T-111, originally designed by John Thorp. Sub-assembly and component manufacturing was contracted out to the Indian company Taneja Aerospace & Aviation with final assembly at the company's Dallas factory.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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IndUS Aviation was American light aircraft manufacturer founded in 1994 that was headquartered in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas Executive Airport. While it was in business the company manufactured variants of the Thorp T-211 and the T-111, originally designed by John Thorp. Sub-assembly and component manufacturing was contracted out to the Indian company Taneja Aerospace & Aviation with final assembly at the company's Dallas factory.2

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SkySkooter (T-111)

The SkySkooter is based on the T-111 with an 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200 engine and is accepted as a light-sport aircraft.

Thorpedo (T211)

The Thorpedo is based on the Thorp T211 with a lighter 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and it is accepted as a light-sport aircraft.

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Certified T211

This aircraft is an FAA certified Thorp T211, similar to the original model and has a 100 hp (75 kW) Continental O-200A engine. It is available in two variants, one with VFR avionics and another with IFR equipment.

Thorpedo DP

A prototype diesel-powered variant of the T-211 was produced in 2008, it is fitted with a WAM 120 two-stroke inverted diesel engine.

From Wikipedia’s article on IndUS Aviation, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

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