The first prototype flew on November 26, 1951. Entered production in 1954. A total of 436 aircraft were built. Retired in 1967.

Modifications:

• F(AW). Mk 1 - british AI. Mk 17 radar. 40 built.

• F(AW). Mk 2 - american APQ-43 radar. 30 built.

• T. Mk 3 - two-seat trainer. 23 built.

• F(AW). Mk 4 - with the new stabilizer. 50 built.

• F(AW). Mk 5 - armed with four AA missiles. 64 built.

• F(AW). Mk 6 - Mk 5 with APQ-43 radar. 33 built.

• F(AW). Mk 7 - main production version with new Saphire ASSa.7 engines, upgraded avionics and armament. 142 built.

• F(AW). Mk 8 - Saphire ASSa.7R engines with the afterburners. 47 built.

• F(AW). Mk 9 - 76 Mk 7s upgraded into Mk 8.

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