The Harrier II is an extensively modified version of the first generation Harrier GR1/GR3 series which first flew in December 1967. The original aluminium alloy fuselage was replaced by a fuselage which makes extensive use of composites, providing significant weight reduction and increased payload or range. An all-new one-piece wing provides around 14 per cent more area and increased thickness. The UK's version of the Harrier II uses different avionic systems, an additional missile pylon in front of each wing landing gear, and strengthened leading edges of the wings to meet higher bird strike requirements. _x000D_
The GR7 had its maiden flight in May 1990 and made its first operational deployment in August 1995 over the former Yugoslavia. While the GR7 deployed on Invincible class aircraft carriers during testing as early as June 1994, the first operational deployments at sea began in 1997. This arrangement was formalised with the Joint Force Harrier, operating with the Royal Navy's Sea Harrier. _x000D_
Item No 02287 _x000D_
Item Name RAF Harrier GR.MK7 _x000D_
Bar Code 9580208022871 _x000D_
Scale 1:32 _x000D_
Item Type Static Kit _x000D_
Model Brief Length: 452.10mm Wingspan: 290.6mm _x000D_
Total Parts 440+pcs _x000D_
Metal Parts n/a _x000D_
Photo Etched Parts 1piece _x000D_
Film Parts n/a _x000D_
Resin Parts n/a _x000D_
Total Sprues 22 sprues and tyres _x000D_
Paint Schemes " 1.20(R) sqn RAF 33 _x000D_
2.83 4Sqn" _x000D_
Released Date 2011-02 _x000D_
More Features " Fuselage _x000D_
- Slide-moulded fuselage w/authentic details _x000D_
- Ω (omega) shape canopy is 2-directional slide-moulded _x000D_
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