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This aircraft derived from the legendary Gnat, has also been employed for
ground attack but is now being phased out.
Country of
origin: India (U.K.)
Type: Light fighter/ground attack aircraft.
Powerplant: One Rolls Royce (Bristol) Orpheus 701-01 turbojet rated at 2043 kg.
Armament: Two 30 mm Aden cannon; four wing hardpoints each carrying 68 mm Arrow
rocket pods or two 500 lb. bombs.
Maximum take off weight: 4170 kg.
Maximum level speed: 1102 kmph (685 mph) or Mach = 0.96.
Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,375 ft.). |