GAF Jindivik

GAF Jindivik

infobox Aircraft
name = Jindivik
type = Target Drone
manufacturer = Government Aircraft Factory


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first flight = August 1952
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produced = 1952-1986, 1997
number built = 517
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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 [Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and MissilesAppendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles Jindivik] , with the first flight of the Pika in 1950 [RAAF Museum Point Cook, article on GAF Jindivik A92-47] and the first flight of the Jindivik Mk.1 in August 1952 [Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles Jindivik ] 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. [ [http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=133505 The Bulletin: Bird of Prey] ] 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.

Operators

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*Royal Australian Air Force
*Fleet Air Arm (RAN);UK
*Royal Air Force

References


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* [http://www.cnapg.org/a92_511.htm Jindavik A92-511 at RAAF Base Wagga Wagga]

External links

* [http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/rpav_jindivik.html The 'Aerial Target' and 'Aerial Torpedo' in Australia]
* [http://www.adf-serials.com/gallery/Jindivik GAF Jindivik Target Drone Gallery at adf-serials.com]
* [http://www.adf-serials.com/2a92.shtml ADF Aircraft Serial Numbers]
* [http://www.defence.gov.au/Raaf/raafmuseum/exhibitions/hangar180/jindivik.htm GAF Jindivik A92-47]
* [http://www.museum-of-flight.org.au/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=65 GAF Jindivik Mk.3B, (N11-806) at Australias' Museum of Flight]
* [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/jindivik.html Extract from Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles (Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles)]


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