Harrier II - Vintage Photograph

Harrier II. The Harrier II is a V/Stol tactical ground attack fighter, reconnaissance aircraft and the most advanced version of the Harrier produce to date. Developed jointly by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas in the USA, the Harrier II is now in service the United States Marine Corps. The first USMC Harrier II (designated AV-8B) was handed over to the US Marine Corps Naval Air Station at Cherry Point, north Carolina in December 1983. The Harrier II differs considerably from its predecessors in that it has a new supercritical airfoil wing with a greater area and span which contains more than 2,000lb additional internal fuel. The main wing torque box is a carbon fibre composite (CFC) structure with metal leading edges. It also has large CFC slotted flaps and ailerons whose movement is linked with nozzle deflection at Short Take-Off (STO) unstick, to provide greater wing lift capability, enabling operation at much higher all-up weight. Further lift improved devices (LIDS) have been incorporated on the under fuselage gun pod system capture ground-reflected jets in VTOL to give a bigger ground cushion and reduce hot gas re-circulation. The Harrier II also has a Leading Edge Root Extensions to enhance it's air combat agility by improving turn rate, and a raised cockpit with a 'bubble' canopy to improve view and to provide additional space for avionics. Royal Air Force GR Mk5's will differ from the USMC's AV-8B's in that they are to be equipped to meet the demands for the Harriers close support role in central Europe. To facilitate their low altitude high speed missions in European weather, a moving map display is incorporated in the cockpit, and there are also avionic equipment changes to meet the RAF's operational requirements. The RAF aircraft will also have two additional underwing weapons stations, making a total of nine, ahead of the outrigger wheels. These additional stores stations are solely for the carriage of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for self-defence/interception. Other equipment selected for the GR5 includes a Martin Baker ejection seat, a radar warning receiver, an infrared reconnaissance sensor and systems monitoring to provide for post-sortie de-briefing and preventative maintenance. Powered by the Rolls Royce Pegasus 105, the GR5 will be able to fly nearly double the payload/radius of the current RAF Harrier GR3. Its maximum external payload will be over 9,000lb and with a full range of UK, US and NATO ordinance as does the GR3. Photographic Services British Aerospace, Military Aircraft Division, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Neg No. 853708, Copyright British Aerospace PLC, All Rights Reserved. Harrier II. The Harrier II is a V/Stol tactical ground attack fighter, reconnaissance aircraft and the most advanced version of the Harrier produce to date. Developed jointly by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas in the USA, the Harrier II is now in service the United States Marine Corps. The first USMC Harrier II (designated AV-8B) was handed over to the US Marine Corps Naval Air Station at Cherry Point, north Carolina in December 1983. The Harrier II differs considerably from its predecessors in that it has a new supercritical airfoil wing with a greater area and span which contains more than 2,000lb additional internal fuel. The main wing torque box is a carbon fibre composite (CFC) structure with metal leading edges. It also has large CFC slotted flaps and ailerons whose movement is linked with nozzle deflection at Short Take-Off (STO) unstick, to provide greater wing lift capability, enabling operation at much higher all-up weight. Further lift improved devices (LIDS) have been incorporated on the under fuselage gun pod system capture ground-reflected jets in VTOL to give a bigger ground cushion and reduce hot gas re-circulation. The Harrier II also has a Leading Edge Root Extensions to enhance it's air combat agility by improving turn rate, and a raised cockpit with a 'bubble' canopy to improve view and to provide additional space for avionics. Royal Air Force GR Mk5's will differ from the USMC's AV-8B's in that they are to be equipped to meet the demands for the Harriers close support role in central Europe. To facilitate their low altitude high speed missions in European weather, a moving map display is incorporated in the cockpit, and there are also avionic equipment changes to meet the RAF's operational requirements. The RAF aircraft will also have two additional underwing weapons stations, making a total of nine, ahead of the outrigger wheels. These additional stores stations are solely for the carriage of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for self-defence/interception. Other equipment selected for the GR5 includes a Martin Baker ejection seat, a radar warning receiver, an infrared reconnaissance sensor and systems monitoring to provide for post-sortie de-briefing and preventative maintenance. Powered by the Rolls Royce Pegasus 105, the GR5 will be able to fly nearly double the payload/radius of the current RAF Harrier GR3. Its maximum external payload will be over 9,000lb and with a full range of UK, US and NATO ordinance as does the GR3. Photographic Services British Aerospace, Military Aircraft Division, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Neg No. 853708, Copyright British Aerospace PLC, All Rights Reserved.

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