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Sea Harrier FRS1
British Aerospace · UK
The Sea Harrier was modified from the RAF Harrier with a raised cockpit for better visibility and a Blue Fox radar. It was built to defend the Royal Navy’s Invincible-class carriers against Soviet maritime bombers.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,182 km/h |
| Range | 750 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 15,600 m |
| Engines | 1x Rolls-Royce Pegasus 104 turbofan |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm ADEN cannons; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder; 2x Sea Eagle missiles.