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Harrier tech spec

Provides support for ground troops very quickly.

Tackles ground targets such as enemy troop positions, tanks and artillery.

Fitted with cameras to fly reconnaissance missions over targets and battle areas.

GR9As are being fitted with more powerful engines so they perform better in hot climates.

Its ability to take off and land vertically and hover at a standstill in the air.

Its ability to use a wide range of advanced precision weaponry, new systems and airframe upgrades.

Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel.

Fast jet training.

Harrier pilots need to master the complicated take-off, landing and hovering techniques usually only needed for helicopters.

Falkland Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Joint Force Harrier Squadrons.

Engines	RR Pegasus 105 or 107 turbofan
Thrust	21,750 lbs
Max speed	574 kts
Length	14.36 m
Max altitude	43,000 ft
Span	9.25 m
Aircrew	1
Armament	AIM-9 Sidewinder, Maverick, Paveway II, Paveway III, Enhanced Paveway, General Purpose Bombs, CVR-7, Cluste

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