British Aerospace Harrier II

British Aerospace Harrier II
Paese	Regno unito
Ruolo	Aereo da attacco V/STOL
Primo volo	30 aprile 1985
Costruito	143

Le British Aerospace Harrier II è un aereo a reazione verticale/corto di seconda generazione (V/STOL) utilizzato in precedenza dalla Royal Air Force (RAF) e, tra il 2006 e il 2010, dalla Royal Navy (RN). L'aereo fu l'ultimo sviluppo della famiglia Harrier Jump Jet, e derivò dal McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. Le prime consegne dell'Harrier II furono designate in servizio come Harrier GR5; successivamente le strutture aeree aggiornate sono state ridesignate di conseguenza GR7 e GR9.

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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)
Ruolo	V/STOL Ground Attack, Reconnaissance
National Origin	United Kingdom / United States (Joint Development)
Produttore	British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas
Service Entry (GR.9)	2006
Equipaggio	1 (Pilot)
Lunghezza	14.12 m (46 ft 4 in)
Apertura alare	9.25 m (30 ft 4 in)
Altezza	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.