Folland Gnat is a compact, swept-wing British subsonic jet that served as both a lightweight fighter and a primary advanced trainer. Developed in the 1950s by Folland Aircraft Limited, it was designed by W.E.W. "Teddy" Petter as an affordable alternative to the increasingly large and expensive combat aircraft of the era. Key Roles and History The "Sabre Slayer": While the Royal Air Force (RAF) primarily used it as a trainer, the Indian Air Force (IAF) famously employed it as a fighter. It earned