MFI-17 Mushshak Super Mushshak | |
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A PAC MFI-17 Mushshak in flight | |
Role | Basic training aircraft, Light attack aircraft |
National origin | Pakistan |
Manufacturer | Pakistan Aeronautical Complex |
First flight | 1981 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Pakistan Air Force Turkish Air Force Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force |
Produced | 1981–present |
Number built | 488 |
Developed from | Saab Safari |
The PAC MFI-17 Mushshak (Urdu: مشاق, lit. 'Proficient') is a license-built fixed-gear basic trainer aircraft manufactured by PAC. An improved version of the Saab Safari (MFI-15), the MFI-17 is manufactured in Kamra, Pakistan, by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). Built to Mil-Spec and fully aerobatic, it is used for training, towing and other ground support roles. An upgraded version, the PAC Super Mushshak, has also been produced by PAC.
As of 2022, there were 477 MFI-15/17/395 in use, making it one of the most commonly used training aircraft in the world.[1]
Flight International ranked it as the 6th most commonly used after the T-6, F-16, Hawk, T-38 and L-39.