Trumpeter 2287 RAF Harrier GR.Mk7

This kit consists of over 440 parts, plus photo-etched seat belts and grooved rubber tires. Positionable flaps, external fuel tanks, missiles and bombs and detailed cockpit. It is nearly 18 inches long with a wingspan 11 inches. There are easy to follow instructions guiding you through the assembly.

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.
        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.
Item No    02287
Item Name    RAF Harrier GR.MK7
Bar Code    9580208022871
Scale    1:32
Item Type    Static Kit
Model Brief    Length: 452.10mm   Wingspan: 290.6mm
Total Parts    440+pcs
Metal Parts    n/a
Photo Etched Parts    1piece
Film Parts    n/a
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    22 sprues and tyres
Paint Schemes "    1.20(R) sqn RAF 33
2.83 4Sqn"