Folland

Folland Gnat

Lightweight fighter

  • First flight1955
  • Introduction1959 (RAF)
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built449
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
29 ft 9 in
Wingspan
22 ft 2 in
Height
8 ft 10 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
604 kn, Mach 0.98
Range
434.5 nmi
Service ceiling
50,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Bristol Siddeley BOr.2 Orpheus 701-01 turbojet engine (4,705 lbf)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 30mm ADEN cannon with 115 rpg; Bombs: 2 × 500 lb (227 kg) bombs; Rockets: 12 × 3 in (76 mm) rockets