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PAC Super Mushshak

1996 MODERN AIRCRAFT

History

In 1981, Pakistan took over the supply and local production of the MFI-17 "Mushshak" ("Competent") for basic training and light attack missions. Manufactured under the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) brand, these represent a localized version of the Swedish "Safari" two-seater trainer.

Additional work by the Swedes on the product eventually led to an improved and improved form of the Saab "Supporter", which became the "Super Mushshak" in service with the Paskitani Air Force.

The Super Mushshak continues to perform the same designated role as earlier designs, with over 60 produced to date (2016) - 40 have been shipped to Pakistan and 20 to Saudi Arabia. The Iraqi Air Force Reconstruction Department also ordered 20 from a February 2014 commitment.

The prototype Super Mushshak first flew in 1995 and entered service the following year. In production since 1995.

Super Mushshak has her two crew members seated side by side aft of the nose engine unit (a third crew member can be brought further aft as an observer/passenger). The aircraft features a bolstered high-wing plane design with excellent lift and control characteristics. Its tail consists of a T-shaped aircraft arrangement. A tricycle chassis is installed. The engine is a Textron Lycoming IO-540 V4A5 6-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower when driving a two-bladed propeller.

Top speed is 270 km/h, range is up to 815 km, up to 6,700 m, and climb rate is 1,220 feet per minute.

For light strike/attack roles, the wings of the Super Mushshak can be equipped with pylons to mount external artillery options such as cannon pods, rocket pods and traditional drop depots (up to 300kg).

Specification

Basic

Year:

1996

Status:

Active Limited Service

Staff:

Production

[391 units]:

Pakistan Aviation Complex (PAC) - Pakistan

Roles

- Close Air Support (CAS)

- Education

Dimensions

Length:

7.15m

Width:

29.04 ft (8.85 m)

Height:

2.6m

Weight

Curb Weight:

760 kg

MTOW:

1,250 kg

(difference: +1,080 pt)

Performance

1 x Textron Lycoming IO-540 V4A5 6-cylinder 260hp engine drives a two-bladed propeller unit in the nose.

Performance

Maximum Speed:

168 mph (270 km/h; 146 knots)

Service Limit:

21,998 ft (6,705 m; 4.17 mi)

Maximum range:

506 miles (815 km; 440 nmi)

Rate of climb:

372 m/min

Armor

Usually not. Light attack roles can be outfitted by fitting underwing pylons to manage up to 660 lbs of storage (assuming rocket pods, cannon pods, and conventionally dropped bombs).