GAF Jindivik
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| Jindivik | |
|---|---|
| Type | Target Drone |
| Manufacturer | Government Aircraft Factory |
| Maiden flight | August 1952 |
| Produced | 1952-1986, 1997 |
| Number built | 517 |
The GAF Jindivik is a target drone produced by the Australian Government Aircraft Factory. The name is from an Aboriginal Australian word meaning hunted one. A manned version, the GAF Pika was built as a proof of concept to test the aerodynamics, engine and radio control systems.
Development began in 1948[1], with the first flight of the Pika in 1950[2] and the first flight of the Jindivik Mk.1 in August 1952[3] From 1952 to 1986, a total of 502 aircraft were produced. In 1997, the production line was re-opened to build another 15 for Britain.[4] This aircraft has been used by the Royal Australian Air Force, the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force.
The Mk.1 was powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Adder ASA turbojet. Only 14 Mk.1s were ever made. The Mk.2 was powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Viper engine.
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[edit] Operators
[edit] References
- ^ Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles Jindivik
- ^ RAAF Museum Point Cook, article on GAF Jindivik A92-47
- ^ Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles Jindivik
- ^ The Bulletin: Bird of Prey
[edit] Images
[edit] External links
- The 'Aerial Target' and 'Aerial Torpedo' in Australia
- GAF Jindivik Target Drone Gallery at adf-serials.com
- ADF Aircraft Serial Numbers
- GAF Jindivik A92-47
- GAF Jindivik Mk.3B, (N11-806) at Australias' Museum of Flight
- Extract from Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles (Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles)
