Folland GnatThe Fo.141 Gnat was a British all-metal fighter and trainer designed by under license, built 175 of the aircraft at the Hindustani Aircraft facilities at Bangalore as the Gnat Mk.II "Ajeet."
The Gnat was used by the British Yellowjacks / Red Arrows aerobatic team from 1964 through 1979, when it was replaced by the British Aerospace Hawk T.Mk.1. It was with the Indian Air Force, however, that the Gnat came into its own as a fighter aircraft. During the 1965 war with Pakistan, the Gnat is credited with downing seven Pakistani F-86 (Sabre) aircraft.
Specifications:
Engine: One 4,230-pound thrust Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 100 turbojet
Weight: Empty 5,140 lbs., Max Takeoff 8,630 lbs.
Wing Span: 24ft. 0in.
Length: 31ft. 9in.
Height: 9ft. 7.5in.
Performance:
Maximum Speed at 31,000 ft: 636 mph
Ceiling: 48,000 ft.
Range: 1,151 miles with two 300-liter underwing tanks
Armament: None
Number Built: 105
Picture added on 29 May 2006
