The Sea Harrier - Nalls Aviation

1 The Sea HarrierThis is the Sea Harrier , known as the SHAR. It is a single-seat, single-engine, V/ STOL (Vertical, Short Takeoff and Landing) fighter aircraft designed for the British Royal Navy specifically for service aboard their aircraft carriers. This kind of aircraft was used in the war between the UK and Argentina in 1982 over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. During that brief campaign, British SHAR s shot down 21 Argentine aircraft with no direct air-to-air airplane is the world s first and only privately-owned, flyable Harrier of any kind. It is extremely rare. Of the more than 45 different Harrier variants produced, there were only 76 Sea Harriers built. This is the oldest surviving SHAR and the second one to roll off the assembly line in March 30, 1979.

2 202-213-2400 | | Aviation Sea Harrier Vital StatisticsCertification: Experimental / Exhibition Length: 46 feet 5 inchesWingspan: 25 feet 3 inchesHeight: 11 feet 10 inchesMaximum Gross Weight: 26,200 lbsEmpty Weight: 13,400 lbsFuel Capacity: 653 gallons internal, 390 gallons externalSeats: 1 pilot Powerplant Make & Model: Rolls Royce Pegasus Mk 104 turbo fan jetHorsepower: 21,600 lbs static thrustCruise Speed/ Fuel Consumption: approx 360-380 knots @17,500 feet, 65% RPMN ormal Cruise operationally: 24,000 40,000 feet, Indicated Mach PHOTOS BY | | AlbatrosNalls Aviation s L-39 Albatros was designed and built in what is now the Czech Republic by Aero Vodocody in 1982.

3 The L-39 is a two-seat, single engine jet capable of speeds up to 480 knots. It can take off and land in approximately 2,000 foot of runway, making it ideal to operate as a civilian jet from smaller civilian first L-39 took to the skies in 1968, and the aircraft was in production 1971-1999. The L39 was the first turbofan-powered training aircraft, and has been the most widely used, advanced jet trainer in the world. Some air forces have adapted and deployed the plane for light-attack combat roles.