The Fearless Warriors of Pakistan
- Thread starter ghazi52
- Start date
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
B-56 (IL-28/HARBIN H-5)
(1966-1969)
The Ilyushin IL-28 is a jet bomber aircraft of the immediate post war period that was originally manufactured for the Soviet Air Force. It was the USSR's first such aircraft to enter large-scale production. It was also licence-built in China as the Harbin H-5. Total production in the USSR was 6,316 aircraft, and over 319 H-5s were built.
16 (or possibly 24) Chinese built Harbin H-5 (to equip 1 squadron) were delivered to Pakistan Air Force during early 1970s and were known as B-56 bombers. These bombers did not serve long, and were eventually returned to China. Crewed by three; pilot, bombardier and gunner the aircraft could carry 3000 kg bomb load in an internal bomb bay to combat range of 2180 km.
(1966-1969)
The Ilyushin IL-28 is a jet bomber aircraft of the immediate post war period that was originally manufactured for the Soviet Air Force. It was the USSR's first such aircraft to enter large-scale production. It was also licence-built in China as the Harbin H-5. Total production in the USSR was 6,316 aircraft, and over 319 H-5s were built.
16 (or possibly 24) Chinese built Harbin H-5 (to equip 1 squadron) were delivered to Pakistan Air Force during early 1970s and were known as B-56 bombers. These bombers did not serve long, and were eventually returned to China. Crewed by three; pilot, bombardier and gunner the aircraft could carry 3000 kg bomb load in an internal bomb bay to combat range of 2180 km.
BeagalB-56 (IL-28/HARBIN H-5)
(1966-1969)
The Ilyushin IL-28 is a jet bomber aircraft of the immediate post war period that was originally manufactured for the Soviet Air Force. It was the USSR's first such aircraft to enter large-scale production. It was also licence-built in China as the Harbin H-5. Total production in the USSR was 6,316 aircraft, and over 319 H-5s were built.
16 (or possibly 24) Chinese built Harbin H-5 (to equip 1 squadron) were delivered to Pakistan Air Force during early 1970s and were known as B-56 bombers. These bombers did not serve long, and were eventually returned to China. Crewed by three; pilot, bombardier and gunner the aircraft could carry 3000 kg bomb load in an internal bomb bay to combat range of 2180 km.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
SPECIALIST AIRCRAFT
MARTIN/GENERAL DYNAMICS RB-57B/F
HIGH ALTITUDE RECONNAISSANCE / ELINT AIRCRAFT
(1960s-?)
After the introduction into service of the B-57A tactical bomber in 1953, it was soon decided to produce a tactical reconnaissance version, the RB-57A, which entered service in 1954. In March 1953 the highly classified ‘Black Knight’ programme began which called for a single seat subsonic high-altitude aircraft capable of carrying a 700lb payload over 3000 miles at 70,000ft. The Martin company proposal, a modified B-57, eventually won against submissions from Bell and Fairchild.
Martin’s winning proposal, the single seat RB-57D, was a standard B-57 fuselage with a larger wing and two up rated J57-P9 turbojets. Two K-38 cameras and two KC-1 split vertical cameras were carried. A total of 20 aircraft were eventually built.
2 RB-57F and 2 RB-57B were supplied to No.21 ELINT Squadron.
One RB-57F, was operated by 24 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force during the 1965 war against India. During this conflict the aircraft conducted a number of reconnaissance sorties over Indian Air Force airfields at 65,000ft. Eventually on 15 Sep 65 the aircraft was straddled by two SA-2 Guideline missiles near Amritsar (India) as it commenced its descent towards Peshawar air base, Pakistan. Despite suffering major structural damage and sustaining over 170 holes, the pilot managed to nurse the aircraft back to Peshawar where he made a successful forced landing. The aircraft was eventually repaired and returned to the USA.
GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
SEA SURVEILLANCE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT
(1950-1981)
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length enabled it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4 ft seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (Jet Assisted Takeoff) for taking off in 8-10 ft seas or greater. The aircraft had a crew of 4-6 and could accommodate 10 passengers.
Delivered to Pakistan Air Force in the 1950s and deployed as part of Search and Rescue (SAR) flight at Drigh Road (now Faisal) Airbase (Karachi). Also used for coastal patrol and maritime reconnaissance during 1965 war.
The aircraft were under operational control of Pakistan Navy. The last 4 were possibly retired by August 1981.
MARTIN/GENERAL DYNAMICS RB-57B/F
HIGH ALTITUDE RECONNAISSANCE / ELINT AIRCRAFT
(1960s-?)
After the introduction into service of the B-57A tactical bomber in 1953, it was soon decided to produce a tactical reconnaissance version, the RB-57A, which entered service in 1954. In March 1953 the highly classified ‘Black Knight’ programme began which called for a single seat subsonic high-altitude aircraft capable of carrying a 700lb payload over 3000 miles at 70,000ft. The Martin company proposal, a modified B-57, eventually won against submissions from Bell and Fairchild.
Martin’s winning proposal, the single seat RB-57D, was a standard B-57 fuselage with a larger wing and two up rated J57-P9 turbojets. Two K-38 cameras and two KC-1 split vertical cameras were carried. A total of 20 aircraft were eventually built.
2 RB-57F and 2 RB-57B were supplied to No.21 ELINT Squadron.
One RB-57F, was operated by 24 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force during the 1965 war against India. During this conflict the aircraft conducted a number of reconnaissance sorties over Indian Air Force airfields at 65,000ft. Eventually on 15 Sep 65 the aircraft was straddled by two SA-2 Guideline missiles near Amritsar (India) as it commenced its descent towards Peshawar air base, Pakistan. Despite suffering major structural damage and sustaining over 170 holes, the pilot managed to nurse the aircraft back to Peshawar where he made a successful forced landing. The aircraft was eventually repaired and returned to the USA.
GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
SEA SURVEILLANCE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT
(1950-1981)
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length enabled it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4 ft seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (Jet Assisted Takeoff) for taking off in 8-10 ft seas or greater. The aircraft had a crew of 4-6 and could accommodate 10 passengers.
Delivered to Pakistan Air Force in the 1950s and deployed as part of Search and Rescue (SAR) flight at Drigh Road (now Faisal) Airbase (Karachi). Also used for coastal patrol and maritime reconnaissance during 1965 war.
The aircraft were under operational control of Pakistan Navy. The last 4 were possibly retired by August 1981.
Last edited:
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
TRAINERS
..
DE HAVILLAND DH-82 TIGER MOTH
(1947-1957)
The de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffery De Havilland and was operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary trainer. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until 1957.
Provided to Royal Pakistan Air Force on its formation (14 August 1947).
NORTH AMERICAN T-6G HARVARD
(1947-1970)
The North American T-6 Texan was a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train fighter pilots of the United States Army Air Force, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War-II. T-6s had provision for up to 3× 0.30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns
Provided to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (14 August 1947). These trainers were replaced with MFI-17B Mushshak aircraft by 1980.
HAWKER SEA FURY FT-61
(1950-1956)
Dual-seat Fury T-61 model used for training. (For details see Hawker Sea Fury FB-60: Decommissioned Aircraft - Interceptors and Fighters).
LOCKHEED T-33 / RT-33 SHOOTING STAR
(1955-1993)
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is an American built jet trainer aircraft. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. The RT-33A version, reconnaissance aircraft was produced primarily for use by foreign countries, had a camera installed in the nose and additional equipment in the rear cockpit. T-33s continued to fly as currency trainers, drone towing, combat and tactical simulation training, "hack" aircraft, electronic countermeasures and warfare training and test platforms right into the 1980s.
15 T-33A, 6 RT-33A were received during 1955-56 by the Pakistan Air Force under the US military assistance programme, equipped No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit and a tactical reconnaissance flight, the latter becoming No. 20 Photo Reconnaissance Squadron in 1959. No.20 Squadron was number-plated in 1972, its RT-33s and other photographic equipment transferred back to No. 2 Squadron to form a reconnaissance flight.
T-33s were armed with 2 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) Browning M3 machine guns and could carry 907 kg bomb or rocket load on two hard points. Hence; T-33 and RT-33 were used for ground attack and photo reconnaissance duties in 1965 and 1971 wars against forward Indian targets.
1 T-33 was lost when East Pakistani instructor pilot attempted to hijack it to India, trainee Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas forced it to crash within Pakistani territory foiling the hijack attempt; embracing shahadat.
T-33 retired from PAF service in 1993 and replaced with Shenyang FT-5s.
WHITE FINISH
LOCKHEED F-104B STAR FIGHTER (TRAINER)
Dual-seat F-104 model also used for training.
..
DE HAVILLAND DH-82 TIGER MOTH
(1947-1957)
The de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffery De Havilland and was operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary trainer. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until 1957.
Provided to Royal Pakistan Air Force on its formation (14 August 1947).
NORTH AMERICAN T-6G HARVARD
(1947-1970)
The North American T-6 Texan was a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train fighter pilots of the United States Army Air Force, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War-II. T-6s had provision for up to 3× 0.30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns
Provided to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (14 August 1947). These trainers were replaced with MFI-17B Mushshak aircraft by 1980.
HAWKER SEA FURY FT-61
(1950-1956)
Dual-seat Fury T-61 model used for training. (For details see Hawker Sea Fury FB-60: Decommissioned Aircraft - Interceptors and Fighters).
LOCKHEED T-33 / RT-33 SHOOTING STAR
(1955-1993)
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is an American built jet trainer aircraft. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. The RT-33A version, reconnaissance aircraft was produced primarily for use by foreign countries, had a camera installed in the nose and additional equipment in the rear cockpit. T-33s continued to fly as currency trainers, drone towing, combat and tactical simulation training, "hack" aircraft, electronic countermeasures and warfare training and test platforms right into the 1980s.
15 T-33A, 6 RT-33A were received during 1955-56 by the Pakistan Air Force under the US military assistance programme, equipped No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit and a tactical reconnaissance flight, the latter becoming No. 20 Photo Reconnaissance Squadron in 1959. No.20 Squadron was number-plated in 1972, its RT-33s and other photographic equipment transferred back to No. 2 Squadron to form a reconnaissance flight.
T-33s were armed with 2 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) Browning M3 machine guns and could carry 907 kg bomb or rocket load on two hard points. Hence; T-33 and RT-33 were used for ground attack and photo reconnaissance duties in 1965 and 1971 wars against forward Indian targets.
1 T-33 was lost when East Pakistani instructor pilot attempted to hijack it to India, trainee Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas forced it to crash within Pakistani territory foiling the hijack attempt; embracing shahadat.
T-33 retired from PAF service in 1993 and replaced with Shenyang FT-5s.
WHITE FINISH
LOCKHEED F-104B STAR FIGHTER (TRAINER)
Dual-seat F-104 model also used for training.
Last edited:
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
UTILITY, COMMUNICATION AND LIGHT TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT..
AUSTER AIRCRAFT LIMITED AOP-6 AUSTER
(1947-1961)
The Auster AOP.6 was a British military air observation aircraft produced by Auster Aircraft Limited. Provided to Royal Pakistan Air Force on its formation (14 August 1947).
Pakistan Air Force operated these aircraft on liaison, utility and communication roles.
AERO COMMANDER 680E
(1966-2004)
The Aero Commander 500 is the first in a series of light twin-piston engine aircraft originally built by the Aero Design and Engineering Company in the late 1940s. In 1950 it became the Aero Commander Company, a division of Rockwell International from 1965. 680E aircraft was a lightened 560E with a 560A type undercarriage.
A variant of Aero Commander became a presidential transport aircraft for Dwight Eisenhower between 1956 and 1960. This was the smallest "Air Force One", and the first to wear the now familiar blue and white livery.
Pakistan Air Force operated one aircraft on liaison and VIP transportation duties.
BEECHCRAFT BARON B55
(1966-?)
The Beechcraft Baron is a light, twin-engine piston aircraft originally developed by Beech Aircraft Corporation and currently manufactured by the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. The Baron is a variant of the Beechcraft Bonanza, and was introduced in 1961. With a Crew of 1 pilot; the aircraft could accommodate 5 passengers.
Beechcraft Baron in Pakistan Air Force service was used as VIP transport.
AUSTER AIRCRAFT LIMITED AOP-6 AUSTER
(1947-1961)
The Auster AOP.6 was a British military air observation aircraft produced by Auster Aircraft Limited. Provided to Royal Pakistan Air Force on its formation (14 August 1947).
Pakistan Air Force operated these aircraft on liaison, utility and communication roles.
AERO COMMANDER 680E
(1966-2004)
The Aero Commander 500 is the first in a series of light twin-piston engine aircraft originally built by the Aero Design and Engineering Company in the late 1940s. In 1950 it became the Aero Commander Company, a division of Rockwell International from 1965. 680E aircraft was a lightened 560E with a 560A type undercarriage.
A variant of Aero Commander became a presidential transport aircraft for Dwight Eisenhower between 1956 and 1960. This was the smallest "Air Force One", and the first to wear the now familiar blue and white livery.
Pakistan Air Force operated one aircraft on liaison and VIP transportation duties.
BEECHCRAFT BARON B55
(1966-?)
The Beechcraft Baron is a light, twin-engine piston aircraft originally developed by Beech Aircraft Corporation and currently manufactured by the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. The Baron is a variant of the Beechcraft Bonanza, and was introduced in 1961. With a Crew of 1 pilot; the aircraft could accommodate 5 passengers.
Beechcraft Baron in Pakistan Air Force service was used as VIP transport.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
.
BRISTOL TYPE 170 FREIGHTER
(1950-1966)
The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was a British twin-engine aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as both a freighter and airliner, although its best known use is as an air ferry to carry cars and their passengers over relatively short distances.
The Bristol Type 170 was designed originally as a rugged, heavy duty transport to operate from unimproved airstrips. The Freighter is a somewhat bulbous and cumbersome-looking aircraft. The square sectioned fuselage was designed to be clear of internal obstructions. The flight deck was high in the fuselage nose, accessed via a ladder. The cockpit sits atop the forward fuselage with two large clam shell doors at the nose.
Purchased in early 1950s by Pakistan Air Force, 81 were delivered.Transport and communications Freighters of No.12 VIP Squadron were painted silver with a blue fuselage line and green propeller spinners; No.6 Squadron aircraft were painted with camouflage patterns and red spinners; the Transport Conversion Squadron aircraft had brown spinners.
Phased out in 1966 and replaced with C-130 aircraft.
.
BRISTOL TYPE 170 FREIGHTER
(1950-1966)
The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was a British twin-engine aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as both a freighter and airliner, although its best known use is as an air ferry to carry cars and their passengers over relatively short distances.
The Bristol Type 170 was designed originally as a rugged, heavy duty transport to operate from unimproved airstrips. The Freighter is a somewhat bulbous and cumbersome-looking aircraft. The square sectioned fuselage was designed to be clear of internal obstructions. The flight deck was high in the fuselage nose, accessed via a ladder. The cockpit sits atop the forward fuselage with two large clam shell doors at the nose.
Purchased in early 1950s by Pakistan Air Force, 81 were delivered.Transport and communications Freighters of No.12 VIP Squadron were painted silver with a blue fuselage line and green propeller spinners; No.6 Squadron aircraft were painted with camouflage patterns and red spinners; the Transport Conversion Squadron aircraft had brown spinners.
Phased out in 1966 and replaced with C-130 aircraft.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
DOUGLAS DC-3 DAKOTA
(1947-1955)
The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed wing, propeller driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airliner industry and World War II it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. Many DC-3s are still used to this day in all parts of the world. The aircraft's legendary ruggedness is enshrined in the light hearted description of the DC-3 as "a collection of parts flying in loose formation."
Transferred to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (14 August 1947). Used to start the crucial valley flights; to Pakistani Outposts in Azad Kashmir.32 aircraft were in service; eventually retired in 1955 from Pakistan Air Force service.
(1947-1955)
The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed wing, propeller driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airliner industry and World War II it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. Many DC-3s are still used to this day in all parts of the world. The aircraft's legendary ruggedness is enshrined in the light hearted description of the DC-3 as "a collection of parts flying in loose formation."
Transferred to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (14 August 1947). Used to start the crucial valley flights; to Pakistani Outposts in Azad Kashmir.32 aircraft were in service; eventually retired in 1955 from Pakistan Air Force service.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
HELICOPTERS
SIKORSKY H-19D
(1950-1971)
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, (also known by its Sikorsky model number, S-55) was a multi-purpose helicopter used by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the and Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom.
Crewed by 2; pilot and co pilot it could carry 12 troops or 8 litters (stretchers).
SikorskyH-19 was the first helicopter type operated by the PAF, 8 were received in the mid-1950s and were used for search and rescue (SAR) operations at Pakistan Air Force bases. These helicopters were phased out in 1971.
SIKORSKY H-19D
(1950-1971)
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, (also known by its Sikorsky model number, S-55) was a multi-purpose helicopter used by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the and Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom.
Crewed by 2; pilot and co pilot it could carry 12 troops or 8 litters (stretchers).
SikorskyH-19 was the first helicopter type operated by the PAF, 8 were received in the mid-1950s and were used for search and rescue (SAR) operations at Pakistan Air Force bases. These helicopters were phased out in 1971.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
KAMMAN HH-43 HUSKIE
(1963-1998?)
The Kamman HH-43 Huskie was a helicopter used by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy and the United states Marine Corps in the 1950s through 1970s. It was primarily used for aircraft fire fighting and rescue. It was originally designated as the HTK and HUK by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Huskie had a crew of four: two pilots and two rescue specialists.
The Huskie had an unusual inter-meshing contra-rotating twin-rotor arrangement with control affected by servo-flaps. The first prototype flew in 1947 and was adopted by the U.S. Navy with a piston-engine. It was later adopted by the Air Force in a turboshaft HH-43B and F versions.
10 Pakistan Air Force HH-43s were employed for Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue (SAR) duties at air bases, and occasionally as a VIP transport.
(1963-1998?)
The Kamman HH-43 Huskie was a helicopter used by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy and the United states Marine Corps in the 1950s through 1970s. It was primarily used for aircraft fire fighting and rescue. It was originally designated as the HTK and HUK by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Huskie had a crew of four: two pilots and two rescue specialists.
The Huskie had an unusual inter-meshing contra-rotating twin-rotor arrangement with control affected by servo-flaps. The first prototype flew in 1947 and was adopted by the U.S. Navy with a piston-engine. It was later adopted by the Air Force in a turboshaft HH-43B and F versions.
10 Pakistan Air Force HH-43s were employed for Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue (SAR) duties at air bases, and occasionally as a VIP transport.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
HAWKER SEA FURY FB-60
(1950-1956)
The Hawker Fury was an evolutionary successor to the successful Hawker Typhoon and Tempest fighters and fighter-bombers of World War II. Hawker Sea Fury type FB-60 were delivered after independence and remained Pakistan Air Force's mainstay fighter in the early 1950s.
Armed with 4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano MK V cannons the aircraft could also carry 12× 3 in
(76.2 mm) rockets on hard points under the wings.
(1950-1956)
The Hawker Fury was an evolutionary successor to the successful Hawker Typhoon and Tempest fighters and fighter-bombers of World War II. Hawker Sea Fury type FB-60 were delivered after independence and remained Pakistan Air Force's mainstay fighter in the early 1950s.
Armed with 4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano MK V cannons the aircraft could also carry 12× 3 in
(76.2 mm) rockets on hard points under the wings.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 103,058
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
SUPERMARINE TYPE 538 ATTACKER
(1951-1958)
The Supermarine Attacker was a British single-seat naval jet fighter built by Supermarine for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air arm (FAA). It was the FAA's first jet fighter.
36 Type 538 Attackers; land based version powered by Nene 4 engine were delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1951. These first jet powered fighters in Pakistan Air Force’s service equipped
No.11 squadron. Attackers had a relatively short service life and were phased out in 1958.
The fighter aircraft was armed with 4 × Hispano No.3 Mark 5 20mm cannon.
.
.
.
.
.
.
....
(1951-1958)
The Supermarine Attacker was a British single-seat naval jet fighter built by Supermarine for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air arm (FAA). It was the FAA's first jet fighter.
36 Type 538 Attackers; land based version powered by Nene 4 engine were delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1951. These first jet powered fighters in Pakistan Air Force’s service equipped
No.11 squadron. Attackers had a relatively short service life and were phased out in 1958.
The fighter aircraft was armed with 4 × Hispano No.3 Mark 5 20mm cannon.
.
.
.
.
.
.
....
Similar threads
- Article
