Jindivik
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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 begain 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]
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.
This aircraft has been used by the Royal Australian Air Force, the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force.
| Jindivik | |
|---|---|
| Type | target drone |
| Manufacturer | Government Aircraft Factory |
| Maiden flight | August 1952 |
[edit] External Link
- 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
- [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/jindivik.html Extract from Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles
Appendix 4: Undesignated Vehicles]
