The aircraft was the latest development of the Harrier family, and was derived from the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. Initial deliveries of the Harrier II were designated in service as Harrier GR5; subsequently upgraded airframes were redesignated accordingly as GR7 and GR9.

The Harrier GR7/7A and GR9/9A variants offered robust performance, excelling in low-altitude, high-agility missions. The aircraft’s top speed exceeded Mach 0.9, and it could carry up to 9,200 pounds of ordnance across five hardpoints.

Feb 25, 2025 · The BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II (GR5, GR7, and GR9 series) is a second generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and, since 2006,...

Feb 20, 2024 · The original grey scheme for the Harrier GR.7/9 was 2 greys, Dark sea Grey on the upper fuselage & wings with Dark Camouflage Grey on the undersurfaces and sides.

Nov 8, 2012 · You could try Tamiya's NATO Green for the NATO Green. If you can use the enamels, I'd go with the Xtracolor for the Lichen Green (better colour match* than Humbrol) and Precision Paint's NATO Green - the latter is a very nice paint for brush work, more acrylic-like in its properties than some enamels.

May 24, 2014 · The GR7 is, in essence, a licence-built American-designed AV-8B Harrier II fitted with RAF-specific navigation and defensive systems as well as other changes including additional...

The British Aerospace Harrier II is a second-generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet aircraft used previously by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and, between 2006 and 2010, the Royal Navy (RN). The aircraft was the latest development of the Harrier family, and was derived from the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II.

Apr 16, 2017 · Assuming you are building in 1/72nd scale, the Airfix Harrier GR Mk.1 is a good starting point and for the GR Mk.3 you've got the choice of the recent Airfix release or the Italeri reboxing of the Esci Harrier; if you want to represent the Sea Harrier Italeri also reboxed Esci's Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1.

The GR7 has nine weapon stations, integrated avionics and self-defence equipment. Compared with its predecessor, the GR3, it has increased wing area, improved aerodynamics, and leading edge root extensions (LERX).

The BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II (GR5, GR7, and GR9 series) is a second generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and, since 2006, the Royal Navy.