Harrier GR7 taxiing after landing
RAF Harrier GR7 registration number ZD406 taxiing along the main runway after landing by demonstrating a Vertical Landing VTOL using its vectored thrust at the Farnborough International Airshow 2006 Pilot visible pegasus single fly flying flight RAF military manoeuvre manouver manoeuvrable manoeuvrability dodge aircraft prey hold stationary tactical combat strike force weapon pivot duct louvre deflect float suspend demonstration exhibition display exhibit hover land intake fan nose undercarriage The GR7 Harrier is a single seat attack aircraft capable of both STOL and VSTOL usually used to support troops on a ground attack to attack enemy troops tanks and artillery . It can use laser and GPS guided bombs against buildings Paveway infra red missiles against tanks Maverick cluster munitions and general purpose bombs . If needed it can also be fitted with a camera pod for reconnaissance. The first Harriers entered RAF service in 1969 . The GR7 single combat and T10 dual seater trainer versions are being upgraded to GR9 and TR12 . Both can be used in combat but the GR9A version will have upgraded engines and weapons capability . Engine is one Rolls Royce Pegasus vectored thrust turbofan Mk105 as in the GR7 and Mk107 upgraded . Length 46 feet 4 inches or 14 12 metres Wingspan 30 feet 4 inches or 9 24 metres Top Speed approximately 661 miles per hour or 1065 kilometres per hour Crew of 1 or 2 with All Up Operational Weight Approx 13494 kilogrammes Max Weapon Load 10000 pounds lb or 4500 kilogrammes kg in seven available support positions with ferry range using 4 off drop tanks of about 5382 kilometres km or 3310 miles . Max Speed at sea level 1065 kilometres per hour or 661 miles per hour
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Location: Farnborough Airfield Hampshire England Great Britain United Kingdom GB UK
Photo credit: © Christopher Barnes - Aviation / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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