Harrier GR9
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| Harrier GR9 | |
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| Type | STOVL strike aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace
McDonnell Douglas BAE Systems Boeing |
| Introduction | 1963 |
GR9 The Harrier GR9 is an avionics and weapons upgrade of the standard GR7. This upgrade, known as the Integrated Weapons Programme (IWP), allows the carriage of the latest smart weapons, new inertial navigation and Global Positioning systems (INS/GPS). The new weapons being integrated are the Brimstone, Maverick, Paveway III LGB and Paveway IV PGB missiles.
The planes will also be fitted with Sniper targeting pods. In July 2007, BAE Systems completed the final of seven Harrier GR9 replacement rear fuselages for the UK MoD. The fuselage components were designed and built as part of a three year £20 million programme.
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