BAC Strikemaster
The BAC Strikemaster was a British light attack and training aircraft developed in the 1960s as a dedicated ground-attack variant of the successful Jet Provost trainer. The aircraft featured a strengthened airframe, improved avionics, two 30mm ADEN cannons, and underwing hardpoints for carrying bombs, rockets, and fuel tanks, making it a versatile platform for both training and light combat operations. First flying in 1967, the Strikemaster found significant success in the export market, serving with air forces in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Kenya, New Zealand, and several other nations, where it was used for both advanced training and counter-insurgency operations. Powered by a single Rolls-Royce Viper turbojet engine, the Strikemaster was capable of speeds up to 450 mph and proved particularly effective in hot and high conditions, making it well-suited to operations in the Middle East and Africa.
