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maintenance in an incremental manner. The upgrade also replaced the composite rear fuselage of the GR7 with one made of metal which was less vulnerable to damage from engine vibrations. The first of the incremental improvements started with software upgrades to the communications, ground proximity warning and navigation systems, followed by the integration of the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missile. Capability C added the RAF's Rangeless Airborne Instrumentation Debriefing System (RAIDS), Raytheon's Successor Identification Friend or Foe (SIFF) system and the Paveway guided bombs. The Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod (DJRP) was added as part of Capability D.
567: 1219: 1235: 1211: 333: 496: 816: 988: 324:. The first prototype flew in 1981, first BAe-built development GR5 flew for the first time on 30 April 1985 and the aircraft entered service in July 1987. The GR5 had many differences from the USMC AV-8B Harriers, such as avionics fit, armaments and equipment; the wing of the GR5 featured a stainless steel leading edge, giving it different flex characteristics from the AV-8B. In December 1989, the first RAF squadron to be equipped with the Harrier II was declared operational. 348:, providing significant weight reduction and increased payload or range. A new one-piece wing provides around 14 per cent more area and increased thickness. The wing and leading-edge root extensions allows for a 6,700-pound (3,035 kg) payload increase over a 1,000 ft (300 m) takeoff compared with the first generation Harriers. The RAF's Harrier IIs feature an additional missile pylon in front of each wing landing gear, as well as strengthened 1512: 1011: 412: 400: 42: 1526: 300:; operational experience had highlighted demand for a more capable aircraft. The British government had only a minor requirement, for up to 60 Harriers at most and competing pressures on the defence budget left little room for frivolous expenditure such as the Advanced Harrier. A lack of government backing for developing the necessary engine of the new aircraft, the 777:, the standard and quality of maintenance on the Harrier fleet had fallen dramatically; several airframes had been considerably damaged and one likely destroyed due to mistakes made, the time taken to perform the servicing had risen from 100 days to 155 days, and the cost per aircraft had also risen to more than ten times that of the prior arrangements performed by 870:, some of the 72 Harrier IIs were to fly again, as the USMC planned to equip two squadrons with GR.9/9A models due to the well-maintained condition of the airframes when inspected at RAF Cottesmore, where the aircraft were stored and maintained by a skeleton crew of technicians following their retirement. This was contradicted by the 765:(ISAF); Harrier GR7s would be progressively withdrawn in favour of the newer Harrier GR9. Following five years of continuous operations in Afghanistan, the last of Britain's Harriers were withdrawn from the Afghan theatre in June 2009, having flown over 22,000 hours on 8,500 sorties, they were replaced by several RAF Tornado GR4s. 758:. Between July and September 2006, the theatre total for munitions deployed by British Harriers on planned operations and close air support to ground forces rose from 179 to 539, the majority being CRV-7 rockets. The Harrier IIs had also switched to 24-hour availability, having formerly operated mostly during the day. 747:, Afghanistan, replacing a US detachment of AV-8Bs in the region. On 14 October 2005, a Harrier GR7A was destroyed and another was damaged while parked on the tarmac at Kandahar by a Taliban rocket attack. No one was injured in the attack; the damaged Harrier was repaired, while the destroyed aircraft was replaced. 308:
foreign buyer was found and Britain had a plan to improve the Harrier with a new, larger metal wing. In 1980, the UK considered if the American program would meet their requirements – their opinion was that it required modification, thus the MDD wing design was altered to incorporate the British-designed
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The UK agreement included the involvement of British Aerospace (BAe) as a major subcontractor, manufacturing sections such as the rear fuselage for all customers of the AV-8B. The Harrier II was an Anglicised version of the AV-8B, British Aerospace producing the aircraft as the prime contractor, with
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communications link, an auxiliary communications system, and a Tactical Information Exchange Capability (TIEC) system that was planned to by deployed on both the Harrier II and the Tornado GR4. In July 2007, BAE Systems completed the final of seven Harrier GR9 replacement rear fuselages for the MoD.
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A further major upgrade programme from the GR7 standard was conducted; the Harrier GR9. The GR9 was developed via the Joint Update and Maintenance Programme (JUMP), which significantly upgraded the Harrier fleet's avionics, communications systems, and weapons capabilities during scheduled periods of
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Group Captain Andy Golledge described the Harrier GR7 as being "a truly multi-mission offensive-support aircraft able to conduct air interdiction, close air support, presence, and tactical reconnaissance... importantly, the GR7 can perform any combination of these four mission types during a single
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Due to US interest, work proceeded on the development of a less ambitious successor, a Harrier fitted with a larger wing and making use of composite materials in its construction. Two prototypes were built from existing aircraft and flew in 1978. The US government was content to continue if a major
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role. A more advanced model, designated as the Harrier GR7, was developed primarily to add a night-time operational capability and avionics improvements. The GR7 development programme operated in conjunction with a similar USMC initiative upon its AV-8B Harrier fleet. Additional avionics include a
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were changed to allow Harriers to use GPS navigation and targeting during medium-altitude bombing missions. A total of 870 Harrier II sorties were carried out during the 78-day bombing campaign. The BBC reported the Harrier II had been achieving 80% direct hit rate during the conflict; a later
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During the late 1970s, Britain had been planning to retrofit the RAF's existing Harrier GR3s to become 'big wing' Harriers, provisionally designated as Harrier GR5 but before the decision was finalised, the alternative option of cooperation in the US program was presented and ultimately opted
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According to aviation author Lon Nordeen, the RAF had originally intended to modernise its first generation T.4/4A two-seat trainers in order to perform the trainer role for the Harrier II; however pilots noted that training upon a variant in which the cockpit and controls would be far more
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In December 2010, budgetary pressures led to the early retirement of all Harrier IIs from service, at which point it was the last of the Harrier derivatives remaining in British service. In March 2011, the decision to retire the Harrier was controversial as there was no immediate
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suite, new cockpit displays and a replacement moving map system. The GR7 conducted its maiden flight in May 1990 and entered service in August 1990. Following the full delivery of 34 Harrier GR7s in 1991, all of the GR5s underwent avionics upgrades to become GR7s as well.
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prior to retirement. The fleet's last operational flights occurred on 15 December 2010 with fly pasts over numerous military bases. In November 2011, the Ministry of Defence sold 72 Harrier IIs, along with spare parts, to the
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engines, correspondingly redesignated as GR7A; these Harriers had significantly improved takeoff and landing capabilities, and could carry greater payloads. In order to guide laser-guided bombs, from 1998 onwards a number of
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laser designator pods were made available to the Harrier II fleet, however these proved to be extremely scarce and often unavailable for pilot training. In response to difficulties experienced while communicating with
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navigation for operations in the theatre. More than 126 strike sorties were carried out by Harrier IIs, often assisted by Jaguar fighter-bombers acting as designators for laser-guided bombs such as the
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and 12 Harrier GR7s. On 27 April 1999, during a mission to attack a Serbian military depot, RAF Harriers came under heavy anti-aircraft fire, but did not suffer losses as a result. In April 1999, the
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According to Royal Navy Commander Toby Elliott, he had faced considerable internal opposition over the introduction of the Harrier II to the navy's aircraft carriers due to inter-service rivalries.
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The GR5 was the RAF's first model of the second-generation Harrier. The GR5 considerably differed from the USMC AV-8B in terms of avionics, armaments and countermeasures. Forty one GR5s were built.
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comparable to the newer Harrier II would have greater benefits and have less limitations, thus in 1990 the Ministry of Defence placed an order for 14 combat-capable twin-seat aircraft.
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Update of the trainers to accompany the GR9. Nine T10 aircraft received the JUMP updates under the designation T12, however these would retain the less powerful Pegasus 105 engine.
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8 (under-wing pylon stations 1A & 7A are intended for air-to-air missiles only.) with a capacity of 8,000 lb (3,650 kg) of payload, with provisions to carry combinations of:
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The GR7 is an upgraded model of the GR5. The first GR7 conducted its maiden flight in May 1990, and made its first operational deployment in August 1995 over the former
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The adoption of the uprated Pegasus Mk 107 engine removed several environmental limitations previously imposed upon the Harrier II; in hot environments such as the
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The Harrier GR9A is an avionics and weapons upgrade of the uprated engined GR7As. All GR9s were capable of accepting the Mk 107 Pegasus engine to become GR9As.
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targeting pod replaced the less accurate TIALD in 2007, under an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) for Afghanistan. Capability E would have included a
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missile, which reportedly was a noticeable contribution to the Harrier's operations over Iraq; a total of 38 Mavericks were launched during the campaign.
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was awarded a contract to perform upgrades and maintain the Harrier II fleet until 2018, which was the predicted out of service date for the type.
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missions, supporting advancing allied ground troops. In April 2003, the Ministry of Defence admitted that RAF Harriers had deployed controversial
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replacement in its role or fixed-wing carrier-capable aircraft left in service at the time; in the long term, the Harrier II was replaced by the
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missile launchers to prevent their use against neighbouring Kuwait. Prior to the war, the Harriers had been equipped with a new armament, the
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Delivering front line capability to the RAF: third report of session 2005–06; report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence
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service and the Harrier GR7/9 fleet was tasked with the missions that it used to share with those aircraft. The former Sea Harrier squadron
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of the Harrier II; based on the USMC Harrier trainer the TAV-8B. Unlike their American counterparts, the T10s are fully combat-capable.
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Even prior to the Harrier GR5 entering service, it was clear that alterations were required for the aircraft to be more capable in the
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from 1993 onwards. In 1994, the last of the RAF's first generation Harriers was retired, the Harrier II having taken over its duties.
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Parliamentary Select Committee found that 24% of munitions expended in the theatre by all RAF aircraft had been precision weapons.
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cluster bombs in Iraq. Both the British and American Harrier squadrons were withdrawn from operations in Iraq during Summer 2003.
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organisation, both the RAF and RN operated the Harrier II under the RAF's Air Command, including deployments on board the navy's
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Equivalent to the T.12, however differs by being equipped with the newer and more powerful Mk 107 Pegasus engine of the GR7A/9A.
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operations. By the end of 1990, the Harrier II was approaching full operational status with several squadrons. During the 1991
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The Harrier II is an extensively modified version of the first generation Harrier GR1/GR3 series. The original aluminium alloy
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On 24 November 2010, the Harrier made its last ever flight from a carrier, incidentally also the last flight from the carrier
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stability of the aircraft made the Harrier II fundamentally easier to fly than the first generation Harrier GR1/GR3 models.
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Digitally manipulated image of the interior of a Harrier cockpit while preparing to take off from the aircraft carrier HMS
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The GR5A was a minor variant, incorporating design changes in anticipation of the GR7 upgrade. Twenty-one GR5As were built.
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to provide a significantly improved all-round view. A combination of the new design of the control system and the greater
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The Harrier GR9 was expected to stay in service at least until 2018. However, on 19 October 2010 it was announced in the
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The GR9 is an upgrade of the GR7, focused on the Harrier II's avionics and weapons. Upgraded under the JUMP programme.
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forces to the region as a deterrent to further escalations in violence. A squadron of Harrier IIs was stationed at
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The fuselage components were designed and built as part of a three-year £20 million programme. In July 2008,
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began, however the Brimstone would remain uncleared for deployment on the GR9 by the type's early retirement. The
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missile for air combat. The Sidewinder had proven effective for Royal Navy's Sea Harriers against Argentinian
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In January 2007, the Harrier GR9 began its first operational deployment at Kandahar, as part of the NATO
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While initial operations in Afghanistan had focused on intimidation and reconnaissance, demand for
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In 2005, allegations emerged in Parliament that, following the transfer of servicing duties to
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for £116 million (US$ 180 million); the aircraft to be used as a source of components for the
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the take-off and landing performance could become insufficient for carrier operations.
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requirements. Among the major differences with the American cousin, was the new ZEUS
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McDonnell Douglas serving as a sub-contractor; final assembly work was performed at
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In June 1994, the newly introduced GR7 was deployed for trials on board the Navy's
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were performed by carrier-based Harrier GR7s and Royal Navy Sea Harrier FA2s. The
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reformed with ex-RAF Harrier GR7/9s in April 2006 and joined by the re-formed
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The Harrier II's cockpit has day and night operability and is equipped with
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RAF Harriers would be a regular element of Britain's contribution to the
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Cooperative operations between the two services was formalised under the
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The option of equipping several Harrier IIs with the Sea Harrier's
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engine, 21,750 lbf (96.7 kN) thrust with water injection
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estimated that the cost would be in excess of £600 million.
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GEC-Marconi (Plessey) PVS-2000 Missile approach warning system
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and reconnaissance duties. The Harrier II served alongside the
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missions using the Harrier II spiked dramatically during the
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The first squadrons to receive the Harrier II were based in
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radar could be transferred to the Harrier IIs. However, the
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Underside of a Harrier flying at a steep banked angle, 2010
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In 2003, the Harrier GR7 played a prominent role during
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over the Mk 105's 21,750 lbf (98 kN) thrust.
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on the gate at RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire, England
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pods under the fuselage (Cleared for emergency use)
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Harrier GR9

V/STOL
strike aircraft
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British Aerospace
McDonnell Douglas
BAE Systems
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Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Hawker Siddeley Harrier
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
vertical/short takeoff and landing
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Harrier
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
Joint Force Harrier
Invincible-class aircraft carriers
air interdiction
close air support
power projection
Sea Harrier
fixed-wing
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Harrier II development
Harrier
McDonnell Douglas
Hawker Siddeley

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