Harrier jump jets culled in Britain find sanctuary in US

The Guardian ^ | Tuesday 15 November 2011 | Nick Hopkins

[Lurker]

Semper Fi.

[magslinger]

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[hinckley buzzard]

Kewl.

[Vince Ferrer]

Better than China I suppose. Wonder how it affects the F-35.

[magslinger]

Are they all equipped with the optional umbrella holder?

[patton]

They are brit - Bumbershoot Bearer.

[Erasmus]

It's a job I wouldn't want.

When he's approaching V_r.

[heiss]

Umbrella and tea come with Harrier Turbo Deluxe option

[Sax]

and the US already had pilots who could fly them.

Isn't this the main point here? I've heard the sentiment that there are 'only two kinds of Harrier pilots, those that have crashed and those that will.'

We have guys that can fly these planes with expertise and skill, so why not get a few more on the cheap?

[Chode]

iirc out wing area is considerably larger than the Brit model, i wonder if we will fly them as is?

[magslinger]

That’s what I’m asking. It is an important question. The Harrier TD is more expensive to operate because it requires premium tea.

[Calvin Locke]

has been saved – by the US military.

IIRC, the Harrier jump-jet concept was originally saved by the US Military in the first place.

[magslinger]

At least you would have an umbrella to brake your fall.

[wrench]

I thought he was repacking the MP MK VII crew egress device supplied by Mary Poppins Aerospace .

[A.A. Cunningham]

Wings on the AV-8B and the Gr9 are essentially the same. The Brits have an extra pylon/hardpoint and the leading edge is beefier due to the higher incidence of bird strikes in the UK. The differences between the Harrier wing and the Harrier II wing are substantial.

[GeronL]

Will the UK even have an army in 10 years?

[Chode]

i thank you sir... i knew one wing was larger but didn't know it was btwn our own planes

[A.A. Cunningham]

The 1957 design for the P.1127 was based on a French engine concept, adopted and improved upon by the British. The project was funded by the British Bristol Engine Co. and by the U.S. Government through the Mutual Weapons Development Program.

[elcid1970]

God bless the Marines!

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