BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88

Jet Trainer/Light Attack

Airworthy - On Display

The BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88 is a British training and light attack aircraft which the RNZAF operated 16 of the type from 1972 as a lead in trainer for the A4 Skyhawks.  The discovery of wing fatigue saw operations of the type restricted and were replaced by the Aermacchi MB339CB by 1994.

NZ6372 is an ex RNZAF airframe which flown by No. 14 Squadron.  It is the only airworthy ex-RNZAF Strikemaster flying in New Zealand.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Rolls-Royce Viper Mk.535 turbojet, 3,140 lbf
Length: 10.274m (33ft 8.5in)
Height: 3.340m (10ft 11.5in)
Wing Span: 11.23m (36ft 10in)
Maximum Speed: 481mph (774kmh or 418 knots) at 18,000 ft (5,500 m)
Service Ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,000m)
Armament: 3,000lb (1,400 kg) of bombs, gun pods, rocket pods, fuel drop tanks