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Folland Gnat vs Ajeet

Folland Gnat vs Ajeet at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 1,152 km/h, range 805 vs 172 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 4,173 kg, built 360 vs 89 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Specifications
Folland Gnat Ajeet
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland HAL
First flight 18 July 1955 6 March 1975
Year introduced 1958 1977
Number produced 360 units 89 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 6.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.5 m
Length 9.1 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 1152 km/h
Operational range 805 km 172 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,720 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 2,307 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 20 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Ajeet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,152 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Folland Gnat has a longer range at 805 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Folland Gnat has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Ajeet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Folland Gnat is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Folland Gnat entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or Ajeet?
The Folland Gnat has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.