AIRCRAFT OF PAKISTAN AIR FORCE

HAWKER TEMPEST-II

(1947-1956)

Hawker Tempest was a British fighter aircraft primarily used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the Second World War. The Tempest was an improved derivative of the Hawker Typhoon, and one of the most powerful fighter aircraft used during the war.

Tempest-IIs were provided to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force, 14 August 1947. These fighter aircraft patrolled the northern areas during Kashmir war of 1948. Tempest- IIs of No.5 Squadron based at Miranshah were used for policing the North Western Frontier region.

Armed with 4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano Mk V cannons the fighter could also carry 8 × 3 in (76.2 mm) rockets or 454 kg bombs or 2 x 409 litre drop tanks on hard points under the wings. 

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