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Nigeria takes delivery of its first Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft
 
Pakistan handed over the first of ten Super Mushshak primary trainer aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force, in a ceremony attended by the country's Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Abubakar and Pakistan's Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, the Nigerian Air Force announced on Dec. 5, 2016.
     
Nigeria takes delivery of its first Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft 640 001Nigeria received today its first of ten Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft from Pakistan
(Credit: Nigerian Air Force)
     
Nigeria signed a deal with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for 10 Super Mushshak aircraft in October 2016. “This contract would not only open new avenues for export of aviation equipment to foreign countries but also help in generating revenue for the country,” a statement issued by the Pakistan Air Force said.

The Super Mushshak has been sold to Syria, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan.

The Super Mushshak primary trainer aircraft is a more advanced, upgraded variant of the MFI-17 Mushshak. It was designed and is being manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.

The aircraft is powered by a Textron Lycoming IO-540 V4A5 (260hp), allowing a maximum speed of 268 km/h and a cruise speed of 240 km/h. It has a range of 814 km and a endurance of about 4 hours.