Harrier GR7 7A

Roles:

The Harrier is used by the RAF in the close air support role and is the latest in a long line of jump-jets dating back to the introduction of the first Harriers in the 1960s.

Specifications:

Engines: RR Pegasus 105 or 107 turbo fan

Max Speed: 1 Mach

thrust: 21,750 lbs

Max Altitude: 43,000 ft

length: 14.36 m

Air Crew: 1

span: 9.25 m

Who uses the Harrier GR7 7A:

1 Squadron RAF Cottesmore
4 Squadron RAF Cottesmore
20 (Reserve) Squadron RAF Wittering
800 Naval Air Sqn RAF Cottesmore
801 Naval Air Sqn RAF Cottesmore

Details:

Now, as part of the Joint Force Harrier, these extremely versatile aircraft are ready to deploy anywhere in the world, either on board Royal Navy aircraft carriers or to shore bases. The aircraft are usually employed in direct support of ground troops tackling such targets as enemy troop positions, tanks and artillery. The Harrier uses a variety of weapons such as Paveway Laser and Global Positioning System-guided bombs against buildings, Maverick infrared missiles against tanks, cluster munitions and general purpose free-fall bombs.