PAF XT-001 Marko 1 explained

The PAF XT-001 Marko 1 was a basic trainer aircraft developed by the Philippine Air Force Self-Reliance Development Wing (PAFSRDW).^[1]

Design and development

It was designed and built by the Self-Reliance Development Wing of the Philippine Air Force in 1975 from locally designed jigs and fixtures. It closely resembles the SIAI-Marchetti SF.260MP trainer, but with modified wingtips and cockpit. The prototype was initially thought to be a modified SF.260MP. Comparison of data with those for the SF.260MP indicates a slight increase in wingspan (though not in gross wing area), a lower empty weight, and (despite a similar powerplant and identical maximum takeoff weight) a slightly reduced performance. The first test flight was on May 21, 1975.^{[1] [2]}

Operators

Philippines

• Philippine Air Force

Notes and References

1. Web site: INDIGENOUS PROTOTYPES/PROJECTS . . geocities.ws . January 28, 2018 .
2. Web site: Philippine Aircraft Research & Development: a brief outline . Ferreras . Ernesto Jr. . July 6, 2013 . aeroengineer101.blogspot.com . January 28, 2018 .