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British Aerospace Sea Harrier
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BritishAerospaceSeaHarrier

Multirole Fighters · United Kingdom · 1979
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BritishAerospaceSeaHarrier

British Aerospace Sea Harrier
British Aerospace Sea Harrier Photo: Andrew P Clarke (D2180s at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
60
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
60
Range & Payload
55
Speed & Agility
70
Survivability
70
Reliability
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHawker Siddeley
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1979–1998
Operators6 countries
Quantity98
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
18/25
Cold War
58/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
60
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
60
Range & Payload
55
Speed & Agility
70
Survivability
70
Reliability
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
British Aerospace Sea Harrier
Prime contractor
Production
1979–1998
Quantity
98
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1975
  • Service Entry Year1978
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleV/STOL strike fighter
  • Generationfirst
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce Pegasus 106
  • Engine ModelRolls-Royce Pegasus
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)180
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.65
  • AfterburnerNo
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringYes
  • Internal Fuel2,500 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,144.437 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed0 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,544.8 m
  • Ferry Range3,222.48 km
  • Combat Radius400 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
  • G-Limit7
  • Takeoff Run0 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.021 m
  • Wingspan7.62 m
  • Height3.9 m
  • Wing Area21.5
  • Empty Weight6,615.756 kg
  • Loaded Weight11,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight11,884.32 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built98
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year2016
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978Entered service
  2. 1979Production started
  3. 1982First deployment: Falklands War
  4. 1998Production ended
47
years in service
19
years in production
98
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 77units
77active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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