Aircraft Photo of XK740 | Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98780
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XK740
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
C/n (msn):FL4
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Southampton Hall of Aviation
 
Photo Date:30 July 1992
Photo by:Malcolm Clarke
Photo ID: 98780
Photo Comment

This lightweight fighter was designed by W E Petter as a private venture in an attempt to stem the weight and cost increases of combat aircraft. Powered by a Bristol Siddeley Orpheus turbojet with fuselage mounted u/carriage which also serves as an airbrake when partially extended. 740 is the 2nd development aircraft and flew at Farnborough in 1957.

This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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