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Sea Harrier FRS1 (Deployment)
British Aerospace · UK
1980 was the year the first frontline squadron (800 Naval Air Squadron) was commissioned. This marked the point where the Royal Navy officially regained a high-performance fixed-wing capability for its Invincible-class carriers.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1980 |
|---|---|
| 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.