Folland Gnat - Variants

Variants

Fo.140 Gnat

Private-venture prototype fighter, one built.

Fo.141 Gnat

Gnat F.1

Single seat lightweight fighter exported to Finland, India and Yugoslavia, 50 built by Folland at Hamble. This was also built in India under licence as the HAL Gnat.

Gnat FR.1

One aircraft for Finland was built with three nose-mounted 70mm Vinten cameras and designated FR.1, it was joined by a Ministry of Supply aircraft purchased by Folland and modified to the same standard. Both aircraft were delivered to Finland on 12 October 1960.

Fo.142 Gnat / Gnat F.2

Proposed improved F.1 with more powerful engine and thinner wing, not built.

Fo.143 Gnat / Gnat F.4

Proposed improved F.2 with air intercept radar and ability to carry guided weapons, not built.

Fo.144 Gnat Trainer / Gnat T.1

Two-seat advanced trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force, 105 built by Hawker Siddeley.

HAL Ajeet

Indian development of the Gnat F.1

HAL Ajeet Trainer

Two-seat tandem trainer version for the Indian Air Force. This version was derived from the HAL Ajeet and differed considerably from the Gnat T.1 used by the RAF.