The Folland Gnat is a British compact swept-wing subsonic fighter aircraft that was developed and produced by Folland Aircraft. Envisioned as an affordable light fighter in contrast to the rising cost and size of typical combat aircraft, it was procured as a trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as by export customers, who used the Gnat in both combat and training capacities.
Although never used as a fighter by the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Gnat T.1 jet trainer variant was adopted and operated for some time. In the United Kingdom, the Gnat became well known due to its prominent use as the display aircraft of the RAF's Red Arrows aerobatic team. The Gnat F.1 was exported to Finland, Yugoslavia and India. The Indian Air Force became the largest operator and eventually manufactured the aircraft under licence. Impressed by its performance during combat, India proceeded to develop the improved HAL Ajeet, a modified variant of the Gnat. In British service, the Gnat was replaced by the Hawker Siddeley Hawk.
This is a 3D low-poly model of a Folland Gnat Tr1, optimized for minimal complexity with less than 5000 polygons. Despite its low polygon count, the model accurately captures the iconic design and aerodynamic features of the Folland Gnat Tr1, making it ideal for real-time rendering in games or simulations.
The model comes with a blank 2048x2048 psd albedo layered texture, providing a clean slate for customization. This allows you to apply your own color schemes, decals, or airline branding. making it a versatile asset for any 3D project.