| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | E2016 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Folland Fo.140 Gnat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan Ajeet |
| Aircraft Version: | Hindustan Ajeet Mk.1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Unit Markings: | 2 Squadron "Winged Arrows" |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Delhi - Indira Gandhi InternationalMap |
| Country: | India |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VIDP IATA: DEL Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Indian Air Force Museum (Palam) |
| Photo Date: | 8 January 2007 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 795752 |
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On display at IAF Museum Palam. This Ajeet wears the emblem of No. 2 Sqn "Winged Arrows," which flew the fighter from1983-91. Successor to the battle-tested Gnat across two Indo-Pak wars, the equally diminutive Ajeet had a 22 feet wingspan, making it hard to spot. The dimensions were unchanged but several much-needed improvements to the Gnat were incorporated, resulting in a slightly heavier empty weight of 2,360 kg. The gun camera mount can be seen under the nose. The wheel track is a mere 5 feet. With just 89 built or updated by HAL, the Ajeet was effective in the ground-attack role. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 April 2025, and has since been viewed 85 times. |