Corgi - BAe Harrier GR9A - ZG478, RAF No.41 (R) Sqn, Great Britain, 1/48

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Metal Ready-Made Model BAe Harrier GR9A - ZG478

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:48 scale.

Assignment / Unit: RAF No.41 (R) Sqn, Great Britain

Dimensions: length 29.4 cm, wingspan 19.3 cm

The aircraft model is from the Corgi Archive Aviation edition, which is highly sought after by collectors. It is characterized by top-quality craftsmanship.

BAe Harrier

The BAe Harrier (also known as the Hawker Siddeley Harrier) is a British single-engine fighter aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities. Developed in the 1960s, it is one of the most famous aircraft with VTOL capability. The Harrier was originally designed as an attack aircraft for the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom and was deployed in several conflicts, including the Falklands War and the Gulf War. The aircraft's vertical takeoff and landing capability allowed it to operate from small, unpaved, and improvised landing sites. The Harrier was powered by a single jet engine and reached speeds of up to 1,050 km/h. It was armed with a cannon and various types of missiles and bombs. It possessed modern avionics, including radar and tracking/control systems. Over the years, several versions of the Harrier were produced, including trainer versions, naval aviation versions, and export versions. The Harrier became a popular aircraft in many air forces and was also produced under license in several countries, including Spain, India, and Thailand. In 2010, production of the Harrier was discontinued, but the aircraft remains in service in several countries and is considered a classic among fighter jets.