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Легкий истребитель Gnat скуадрон-лидера Б.Сиканда из 23-й АЭ ВВС Индии

Air Enthusiast 1972-04 / P.Chopra - Journal of an air war

HAL Gnat Mk 1.

Мировая Авиация 45

Gnat. Сначала в качестве истребителя, а затем как тренировочный самолет, Gnat использовался в Индии с 1958 года. Самолетами данного типа были вооружены восемь эскадрилий индийских ВВС. Индийские Gnat принимали участие в войнах с Пакистаном 8 1965 и 1971 годах, хорошо проявив себя в маневренных воздушных боях. С появлением самолета Ajeet самолеты Gnat стали использоваться для тренировки летчиков. Изображен такой учебный самолет в декоративной окраске.

Мировая Авиация 137

Этот финский истребитель Gnat F.Mk 1 был модифицирован для выполнения задач тактической разведки с установкой перспективного АФА в нижней передней части фюзеляжа, финские специалисты были столь впечатлены характеристиками Gnat, что предпочли эти машины предлагавшимся по более низкой цене американским истребителям F-86 Sabre.

Мировая Авиация 137

Широко известные по службе в пилотажной группе "Red Arrows", самолеты Gnat прежде были основными машинами пилотажной группы "Yellowjacks", которую расформировали в 1965 году и на ее основе создали бренд "Red Arrows".

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Прототип самолета Gnat представлял собой увеличенный Midge с новым двигателем Orpheus. Первый полет он выполнил 18 июля 1955 года. Самолет отличался чистотой аэродинамики и отличной маневренностью.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-101 flew the last-ever Finnish Gnat flight on October 24, 1972. It is kept at the Finnish Air Force Museum at Tikkakoski.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v3

В 1958-1959 годах Финляндия закупила 13 самолетов Gnat. На двух из них в носовых частях фюзеляжей смонтировали аэрофотоаппараты, превратив самолеты в фоторазведчики, остальные использовались как истребители.
Hawker Siddeley Gnat in Finnish service.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-103 ‘on guard’ at Halli.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-104 is dramatically displayed outside the Finnish Air Force Museum at Tikkakoski.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-112 after retirement at Luonetjarvi in July 1978. It flew its last mission on May 15, 1972, and was kept in the same condition.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

Nose detail on GN-113 ‘Kreivi von Rosen’.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

Hameen Lennosto emblem on the tail of HavLLv 11 GN-113.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2013-10 / С.Йоканович - "Кухня" майора Бешлина (2)

Истребитель Фоллэнд "Нэт"

Aviation Historian 12 / P.Davidson - Off the Beaten Track...

Both the Gnat (shown) and Hound are in comparatively good shape but both have stern warnings not to touch. Located in a police training park, perhaps the Gnat is used for SWAT training... ouch! To get a bird’s-eye view of the pair on Google Earth, enter the co-ordinates 28.67266, 77.13864.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-07 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Kennet Aviation’s Folland Gnat XP504/G-TIMM has been repainted as the third prototype, XM693, which wore company-applied silver / yellow training colours. Seen here at Cranfield on April 25, 1993, the Gnat is available for airshows - ring Gordon Fraser on 0635 873485 (evgs) for details.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-02 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Folland Gnat G-TIMM.

Air International 1994-08 / A.Pearcy - A look back at Bedford

Folland Gnat T.1 XP505 served with the Flight Systems Squadron at Bedford on low-level gust and turbulence research for which it was equipped with nose and wing tip sensor probes. It was delivered to Bedford in May 1969 and sold to the Science Museum on April 29, 1984.

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В качестве учебного самолета Gnat T.Mk 1 оказался скоростным и маневренным. Однако очень малый размер его кабины вводил свои ограничения, и рослые курсанты не могли обучаться на этих самолетах. В этих случаях использовался Hawker Hunter T.Mk 7 с его просторной кабиной, в ней пилоты располагались плечом к плечу.

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В качестве истребителя самолет Gnat не отвечал требованиям британских ВВС, но его двухместный вариант стал одной из лучших учебно-тренировочных машин своего времени.

Air International 2020-03 / D.Unwin - Eject, Eject, Eject and Escape! /At the Controls/

Unusually for an RAF aircraft, the Gnat's ejection seat was not supplied by Martin-Baker, but by Saab.

Air Enthusiast 2003-09 / T.Buttler - Through the master's lens

Air Enthusiast 2003-09 / T.Buttler - Through the master's lens

Predecessors of the 'Red Arrows', the Folland Gnat T.1s of the 'Yellowjacks' display team, 1964. Note that the leader's aircraft, XR992, has a black fin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-03 / Photographic Competition: The Winners

The Red Arrows’ Synchro Pair Gnats converging over Dartmouth in September 1979. The picture was taken from the riverbank.

Aviation Historian 3

A characteristically superb portrait of Folland Gnat T.1 G-BVPP/XR993 with Ray Hanna at the controls and Boz Robinson in the back seat during the photographic sortie on July 7, 1998.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2014-11 / М.Никольский - Красные Стрелы /Пилотажные группы/

Фолллэнд «Нэт» долгое время являлся основным самолетом пилотажной группы «Красные стрелы».

Авиация и Космонавтика 2014-11 / М.Никольский - Красные Стрелы /Пилотажные группы/

Один из пилотажных «Нэтов» сохранен как выставочный экспонат

Aviation Historian 3

The dream team - from left to right: Mark Hanna, AVM Boz Robinson and Ray Hanna beside the Gnat in July 1998. The consummate performer, Ray joined the Red Arrows in 1965 and served as the team’s leader during 1966-70, during which time he was instrumental in establishing the Gnat as a firm favourite with the public.

Air Pictorial 1991-10 / M.Ashley - Bournemouth Air '91

"Yellowjack'' Gnat T.1 G-MOUR, painted to represent XR991 of the famous RAF team of 1964, takes off for its display.

Air Pictorial 1955-10 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1955

The Folland Gnat.

Air Pictorial 1958-02

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

Wearing the ‘B Condition’ marking G-39-10 at Farnborough in summer 1958, the third Finnish Gnat GN-103. GN-101 -102 and -113 all initially flew as G-39-6, -7 and -11 respectively

Air Pictorial 1957-09 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1957

Gnat;

Air Pictorial 1956-10

First of six Folland Gnat light fighters (XK724) ordered by the Ministry or Supply for evaluation-shown here with C.T.P. Squadron Leader E. A. Tennant, D.F.C., at the controls. First flew on 26th May. Armed with two 30-mm. Aden cannon, the Gnat F. Mk. I has successrully completed the first phase or its air-firing programme. Span 22 ft. 2 in.; length 29 ft. 9 in.; wing sweep 40 degrees. Other data - withheld.

Air International 1987-07 / Model enthusiast

Folland Gnat I XK724 for RAF evaluation

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

Fo.145 Gnat F.1 XK740 was one of six single-seat fighters ordered by the Ministry of Supply tor trials, fn the event the R.A.F. did not adopt this version

Air Pictorial 1958-07 / G.Heumann - The Folland Gnat

Air Pictorial 1956-10 / J.Stevens - Farnborough Round-up

GNAT (XK724) . First armed Gnat has a Folland patented conical blast suppressor fitted to each of the side intakes. The conical suppressor allows the 30-mm. Aden shells to pass unimpeded but forces the blast and debris out via the four holes in the shell-collector boxes.

Air Pictorial 1957-10 / J.Stevens - S.B.A.C. 1957

The first Finnish-contract Folland Gnat (GN 101).

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

The first two Gnats were ferried to Hameen Lennosto, arriving on July 30, 1958, at Luonetjarvi. GN-102 taxies in after landing, with First Lieutenant Heikki Hietamies at the controls.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-103 over southern England shortly before the ferry flight to Finland, which took place on July 3, 1959. All the Gnats were painted in the standard British camouflage scheme of Dark Green and Dark Sea Grey tops with High Speed Aluminium undersurfaces.

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

One of twelve Gnat fighters delivered to the Finnish A.F., GN103

Air International 1987-07 / Model enthusiast

The Finnish Gnat GN-104.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-104 of HavLLv 11 showing off weaponry at Luonetjarvi in the late 1960s. Both inner wing pylons carry six 3in rockets. Behind on the ground are 25-year-old German SC 250 bombs

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-105 of HavLLv 11 in 1964. During the course of the year, the main landing gear doors received the last digit of the aircraft’s serial number and later the inner wing pylons were fitted. The small bump under the nose houses a G.90 camera gun.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

Line-up of Gnats at Folland’s Chilbolton airfield. Three Finns are included, with GN-107 in the foreground. In between are two Indian Air Force examples with one of the Ministry of Supply evaluation examples in the background.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-108 at Luonetjarvi, together with GN-101. The former faced a fuel transfer problem on April 10, 1964, which altered the centre of gravity causing the aircraft to spin into the ground.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1964 / 01 - Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Gnat Mk. I fighter (foreground) and Gnat reconnaissance-fighter of No 21 Squadron, Finnish Air Force

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

Bristol Siddeley photographers paid a visit to Luonetjarvi in February 1961 and caught GN-111 taxying back from a training mission. This particular aircraft was the last of the fighter versions and arrived 12 months earlier on February 11, 1960.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

GN-112 and GN-110 seen from the control tower of Luonetjarvi in summer 1962. GN-112 and -113 were reconnaissance fighters, both arriving on October 15, 1960.

Air Pictorial 1956-09 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1956

It is expected that the Hindustan Aircraft Ltd ., of Bangalore, India, will manufacture the Folland Gnat. The one depicted belongs to the Ministry of Supply.

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

Early production Gnat fighter, IE1059, for the Indian A.F.

Air Pictorial 1957-12

First photograph to be published showing the first of the Folland Gnat light fighters in the colours of the Indian Air Force. The Gnat will eventually be produced under licence in India by the Hindustan Aircraft Company. Serial number of the first Indian Gnat is IE 1059.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1966 / 02 - Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Gnat light fighter built under licence by HAL

Aviation Historian 8 / D.Gordon - Exercise Shiksha: sharpening India's cold war claws

The small size of the Gnat is accentuated alongside the type it replaced in IAF service, the Dassault Ouragan - named Toofani (Hindi for Hurricane) in Indian service. The French-built Toofani was used in the reconnaissance role during the Sino-Indian conflict of late 1962.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Dassault Ouragan / MD-450 - ФранцияFrance - 1949

Air International 1980-04 / Fighter A to Z

The Fo 145 Gnat, the example illustrated being one of the Folland-built batch for the IAF.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1974 / 01 - Aircraft

HAK Gnat Mk I fighter, fitted with underwing drop-tanks

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1976 / 01 - Aircraft

HAL Gnat Mk I single-seat fighter of the Indian Air Force

Авиация и Время 2002-04 / А.Котлобовский, М.Жирохов - Пылающий Индостан (2)

Погрузка истребителя "Нэт" в C-119 для доставки в Индию

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar - СШАUSA - 1947

Air Enthusiast 1972-04 / P.Chopra - Journal of an air war

HAL-built Gnat lightweight fighters were extensively employed in the intercept role, and IAF sources allege that this type remains supreme in low-altitude fast manoeuvring style combat.

Air Enthusiast 1972-04 / P.Chopra - Journal of an air war

Авиация и Время 2003-05 / А.Котлобовский, М.Жирохов - Пылающий Индостан (6)

"Нэты" из 2-й эскадрильи ВВС Индии на стоянке авиабазы Хальвара

Авиация и Время 2003-04 / А.Котлобовский, М.Жирохов - Пылающий Индостан (5)

"Нэт" скуадрон-лидера Б.Сиканда, доставшийся пакистанцам

Авиация и Космонавтика 2013-10 / С.Йоканович - "Кухня" майора Бешлина (2)

Фоллэнд "Нэт", "Шершень II" и "Матица"

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Ikarus S-451M / J-451MM - ЮгославияYugoslavia - 1952

Aviation Historian 8 / D.Gordon - Exercise Shiksha: sharpening India's cold war claws

An Indian Air Force pilot in the cockpit of a Folland Gnat. The diminutive fighter entered front-line service with the IAF in 1960 and proved popular with its pilots.

Air Pictorial 1959-09 / ??? - Preview Farnborough '59

Flown for the first time on 27 th August the Folland Gnat Trainer is seen here during its final constructional stage.

Air Pictorial 1961-10 / P.Greenhayes - Farnborough Comment

The all-white Gnat Trainer.

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

An early Gnat T.1 trainer before delivery to C.F.S.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1966 / 02 - Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.Mk 1 advanced trainer from the RAF Central Flying School

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1964 / 01 - Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.Mk.l (Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 101 turbojet engine)

Air Pictorial 1969-06 / P.March - Central Flying School

Operated from Kemble the C.F.S. Gnats are used for the applied flying phase of instructor training

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-01 / News Spotlight

Hawker Siddeley Gnat XP505 of RAE Bedford's Flight Systems Division, recently flew again after a long refit. The three lengthy probes are to record in-flight turbulence measurements.

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

XM691, the first of fourteen development Gnat T.1s

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v3

Hawker Siddeley Gnat of the Red Arrows aerobatic team.

Air Pictorial 1964-09

Another aerobatic team appearing at Farnborough consists of five all-yellow Gnat T.1s from No. 4 F.T.S. at Valley, Anglesey. Led by F/Lt. Lee Jones, the team gave its first public performance on 25th July at R.N.A.S. Culdrose, Cornwall

Air Pictorial 1969-06 / P.March - Central Flying School

"Red Arrows" Gnats during a 1967 display

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

Two-seat Gnat T.1s of the R.A.F.'s "Red Arrows" team

Air International 1994-10 / P.Cooper - Forever Farnborough (2)

General view of the SBAC area seen during September 1960 showing, among others, the Gnat, Sea Vixen, Belvedere, Heron, Jet Provost, Comet, EP-9, Scout, Wasp, Whirlwind and Wessex. Note the exhibition area and the chalets, and compare with the area covered by these today.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Belvedere / Type 192 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954De Havilland Heron / D.H.114 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1950De Havilland Sea Vixen / D.H.110 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951Hunting Percival Jet Provost / P.84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954Percival E.P.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955Westland Wasp / Scout - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958Westland Wessex - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

Air Enthusiast 1994-09 / T.Smith - Expendable to Indispensable

Third HS.125 prototype G-ARYC became a test-bed for BSE (later Rolls-Royce) at Filton. It is seen here being readied to flight test the Viper 600. Gnat T.1 behind.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker-Siddeley HS.125 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1962

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

The Gnat’s front cockpit before the aircraft was painted.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-09 / D.Muscroft - Rejuvenated Gnat

Proud owner Tim Manna in the rear seat of Gnat G-TIMM / XP504 / “XM693”. He acquired the trainer in November 1991; it was restored in Ambrion Aviation’s hangar at Leavesden, making its first post-restoration flight a year later.

Air International 2020-03 / D.Unwin - Eject, Eject, Eject and Escape! /At the Controls/

Dave straps into a Gnat. Note the yellow-and-red arming handle behind his head. This system makes it obvious if the seat is 'armed,' because when set to 'safe' the handle sticks into your neck!

Air Pictorial 1959-09 / Farnborough Directory

FOLLAND GNAT MK. 1: Now cleared for service with the Indian Air Force, and with deliveries to Finland nearing completion, the Gnat Mk. 1 appears to be nearing the end of its production run, in this country at least. Powered by a 4,850-lb.s.t. Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 701, its dimensions are: Span 22 ft. 2 in.; length 29 ft. 9 in.; height 8 ft. 10 in.; wing area 136.6 sq. ft.

Air Pictorial 1959-09 / Farnborough Directory

FOLLAND GNAT TRAINER: Another of Farnborough's debutantes, the Gnat Trainer was scheduled to fly for the first time as we closed for press. Fourteen for R.A.F. evaluation will be delivered next year. These will be powered by the 4,230-lb. s.t. Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 100. Dimensions: Span 24 ft.; length 30ft. 9 in.; height 10ft. 3 in.; wing area 75 sq. ft.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1966 / 02 - Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.Mk I two-seat advanced trainer

Air Pictorial 1977-12 / P.Lewis - Folland Aircraft

Folland Gnat T.1

Мировая Авиация 137

Folland Gnat T.Mk.1

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / K.Stenman - 'Pocket' Interceptors

The Fo 145 Gnat, the example illustrated being one of the Folland-built batch for the IAF.

Мировая Авиация 45

Air Pictorial 1958-07 / G.Heumann - The Folland Gnat