PAC MFI-17 Mushshak
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"Mushshak" redirects here. For the village in Iran, see Mushak, Iran. For Mushak Kariz in Afghanistan, see List of places in Afghanistan.
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.
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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 |
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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]