5601 Squadron (Israel)
| 5601 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1978–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Air Force |
| Role | Flight and weapons testing |
| Garrison/HQ | Tel Nof Airbase |
| Nickname(s) | Manat |
| Equipment | F-15D Baz F-15I Ra’am F-16D Barak F-16I Sufa F-35I Adir |
5601 Squadron, also known as Manat (Hebrew: מנ"ט, an acronym for Merkaz Nisu'ey Tisa, Hebrew: מרכז ניסויי טיסה, lit. Flight Test Center), is the Israeli Air Force unit responsible for flight and weapons testing, airframe modification and avionics integration. It is based at Tel Nof Airbase.