PAC MFI-17 Mushshak

MFI-17 Mushshak
Super Mushshak
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]

  1. ^ "2022 World Air forces". p. 11. Flight International ranked it as the 6th most commonly used after the T-6, F-16, Hawk, T-38 and L-39.