British Aerospace Harrier II

British Aerospace Harrier II
Країні	Великобританії
Роль	Ударна авіація V/STOL
Перший політ	30 квітня 1985
Побудований	143

У 201 Британський аерокосмічний літак Harrier II — реактивний літак другого покоління вертикального/короткого зльоту та посадки (V/STOL), який раніше використовувався Королівськими ВПС (RAF), а між 2006 і 2010 роками — Королівським флотом (RN). Літак був останньою розробкою сімейства Harrier Jump Jet і був похідним від McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. Перші поставки Harrier II були позначені як Harrier GR5; згодом модернізовані планери були відповідно перейменовані на GR7 і 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
Фотограф	Burhand Donke
Локалізацією	Незнай
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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)
Роль	V/STOL Ground Attack, Reconnaissance
National Origin	United Kingdom / United States (Joint Development)
Виробник	British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas
Service Entry (GR.9)	2006
команда	1 (Pilot)
Довжина	14.12 m (46 ft 4 in)
Розмах крил	9.25 m (30 ft 4 in)
зріст	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.