A Folland Gnat over RIAT, 2018 | |
Role | Fighter, light tactical bomber and trainer |
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Manufacturer | Folland Aircraft |
Designer | W. E. W. Petter |
First flight | 18 July 1955 |
Introduction | 1959 (RAF) |
Retired | 1979 (RAF) |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | Royal Air Force Indian Air Force Finnish Air Force |
Number built | 449 (including HAL Ajeet) |
Developed from | Folland Midge |
Variants | HAL Ajeet |
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