British Aerospace Harrier II

British Aerospace Harrier II
Pays	Royaume-uni
Rôle	Avions de frappe V/STOL
Premier vol	30 avril 1985
Construit	143

Lla British Aerospace Harrier II est un avion à réaction à décollage et atterrissage vertical / court (V / STOL) de deuxième génération utilisé précédemment par la Royal Air Force (RAF) et, entre 2006 et 2010, la Royal Navy (RN). L’avion était le dernier développement de la famille Harrier Jump Jet, et était dérivé du McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. Les premières livraisons du Harrier II ont été désignées en service sous le nom de Harrier GR5; par la suite, les cellules améliorées ont été redésignées en conséquence en tant que GR7 et GR9.

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BAe Harrier GR.9 Walk Around
Photographer	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Imperial War Museum, London
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Harrier GR.7 Walk Around
Photographe	Burhand Donke
Localisation	Inconnu
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General Characteristics and Role

The British Aerospace Harrier GR.9 was a major upgrade of the earlier GR.7 model, serving as the final ground-attack/reconnaissance variant of the **second-generation Harrier II family** (a development of the original Hawker Siddeley Harrier). The GR.9 was specifically designed for Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) operations, allowing it to operate from small clearings, roads, or the decks of aircraft carriers without a catapult. Its primary role was close air support (CAS) and battlefield interdiction. The upgrade focused on improved avionics, greater precision strike capability (including the integration of modern smart weapons), and a more powerful engine to cope with increased weapon loads. The Harrier GR.9 served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy (RN) until the type’s retirement in 2010.

Property	Typical Value (Harrier GR.9)
Rôle	V/STOL Ground Attack, Reconnaissance
National Origin	United Kingdom / United States (Joint Development)
Fabricant	British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas
Service Entry (GR.9)	2006
Crew	1 (Pilot)
Length	14.12 m (46 ft 4 in)
Envergure	9.25 m (30 ft 4 in)
Height	3.56 m (11 ft 8 in)
Max Takeoff Weight (STOVL)	14,000 kg (31,000 lb)

Powerplant and V/STOL System

Engine: 1 x Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk. 107 vectored-thrust turbofan.
Max Thrust: Approximately 105.87 kN (23,800 lbf).
Maximum Speed: 1,065 km/h (662 mph; 575 kn) (Mach 0.87) at sea level.
Operational Range: Approximately 3,300 km (2,000 mi) with external fuel tanks.
V/STOL Principle: Thrust is directed through four rotating nozzles (two hot exhaust, two cold bypass air) located around the aircraft’s center of gravity. This allows the thrust to be directed downward for vertical flight or rearward for horizontal flight.

Armament and Avionics

Hardpoints: 7 external stations for weapons and fuel.
Primary Armament: Often included Paveway II/III laser-guided bombs, Enhanced Paveway II/III GPS-guided bombs, AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missiles, and CRV7 rocket pods.
Avionics: Upgraded navigation and weapon systems, including the integration of GPS/INS for all-weather precision attack and a new digital cockpit architecture.
Self-Defense: Equipped with defensive aids systems (DAS) including radar warning receivers and chaff/flare dispensers.