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The First Legend on Vertical Take Off and Landing in FIghter Aircraft History

 Took Spaces In The Heart of Many Like It's Landing And Take Off

The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier Jump Jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL). Originally developed by UK manufacturer Hawker Siddeley in the 1960s, the Harrier emerged as the only truly successful V/STOL design of the many attempted during that era, despite being a subsonic aircraft, unlike most of its competitors. It was conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without requiring large and vulnerable air bases. Later, the design was adapted for use from aircraft carriers.


SPECIFICATION


Kestrel FGA.1
Harrier GR3/AV-8A
Sea Harrier FA2
Harrier GR9
AV-8B+ Harrier
Crew
One (Two for trainer versions)
Length
42 ft 6 in (13.0 m)
47 ft 2 in (14.4 m)
46 ft 6 in (14.2 m)
46 ft 4 in (14.1 m)
47 ft 8 in (14.5 m)
Wingspan
22 ft 11 in (6.99 m)
25 ft 3 in (7.70 m)
25 ft 3 in (7.70 m)
30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
Height
10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)
11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
12 ft 4 in (3.76 m)
11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
Empty Weight
10,000 lb (4,540 kg)
12,200 lb (5,530 kg)
14,052 lb (6,370 kg)
12,500 lb (5,670 kg)?
13,968 lb (6,340 kg)
Maximum take-off weight
(short takeoff)
17,000 lb (7,710 kg)
26,000 lb (11,800 kg)
26,200 lb (11,900 kg)
31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
Max speed
545 mph (877 km/h)
731 mph (1,180 km/h)
735 mph (1,180 km/h)
662 mph (1,070 km/h)
662 mph (1,070 km/h)
Combat radius
200 nmi (370 km)
300 nmi (556 km)
300 nmi (556 km)
Engine
Pegasus 6
Pegasus 11 Mk 101
Pegasus 11 Mk 106
Pegasus 11 Mk 107
Pegasus 11 Mk 105
Thrust
15,000 lbf (66.7 kN)
21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
24,750 lbf (110 kN)
23,500 lbf (105 kN)
Radar
None
None
Blue Fox / Blue Vixen
None
AN/APG-65
  

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