The Atlas Cheetah C jet fighter, now retired from the South African Air Force (SAAF), taking off from AFB Swartkops during an airshow in Pretoria. The Cheetah range of jet fighters derived from the French-built Dassault Mirage III, but were fitted with improved systems, including inflight refuel capabiliy. This model belongs to Denel Aeronautics, previously Atlas Aircraft Corporation.

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Size: 5602px × 3735px 47.4cm × 31.6cm - 300dpi
Location: AFB Swartkops, Pretoria, South Africa
Photo credit: © Sam J Basch / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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