Hatsan TactAir Lightning
Specifications
- Max pressure
- 4,500 psi (310 bar)
- Cooling
- self-contained water (owner Q&A discusses antifreeze in the onboard water)
- Vessel guidance
- Carbon fiber bottle filling in an all-in-one cabinet
Estimated fill times
| Vessel | 0 → 250 bar | 200 → 300 bar |
|---|---|---|
| gun cylinder 0.3L | 2.1 min | 0.9 min |
| 1L bottle | 7.1 min | 2.8 min |
| 2L bottle | 14.2 min | 5.7 min |
| 3L bottle | 21.3 min | 8.5 min |
| 6.8L (74ci) tank | 48.3 min | 19.3 min |
| 9L (97ci) tank | 64 min | 25.6 min |
All values estimated from stated manufacturer or reviewer benchmarks (1 benchmark); treat as run-time, not wall-time, past the unit's duty-cycle guidance.
Where to buy
Prices captured 2026-07-06; follow the link for current pricing and stock.
About Hatsan
Hatsan's TactAir line spans the whole air-supply problem: hand pumps, the ultra-compact Spark direct-fill unit, the Surge, and the self-contained TactAir Lightning that fills a 6.8L carbon fiber bottle from empty in under an hour. The Spark made a name as one of the smallest 12V direct-fill compressors sold, an air-cooled cube that lives in a range bag. As with Hatsan's guns, the pitch is aggressive capability per dollar with a real US support organization behind it.
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Open my locker →Specifications come from manufacturer pages and named retailer listings; blanks mean a value wasn't published, not that it's zero. Fill-time figures are derived estimates, not lab measurements. Always follow the manufacturer's fill and duty-cycle guidance.