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After the partition
of India the Royal Indian Air Force's assets were divided between India
and Pakistan. The RIAF was to acquire large number of Hawker Tempest
Mk.II, most of which were transferred from RAF stocks. 10 Sqn - Note also the RIAF national marking used only in 1947-1949. |
Specifications |
| General |
Type:
Fighter |
| Engine |
| 1 × Bristol Centaurus V 18-cyl., Radial | 2520 hp | Pistons |
| Dimensions/Masses |
| Length: 10.49 m |
Width: 12.50 m | Height:
4.52 m-4.90 m Weight: 4045 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 5360 kg |
| Performances |
| Max. Speed: 711 km/h
| Ceiling: 11400 m | Range: 680 km, 1320 km w/drop tank |
| Armament |
MG:
4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano Mk V guns |
