{"product_id":"mark-i-models-mkm144119-harrier-gr-3-av-8a-c-special-marks-1-144","title":"Mark I Models MKM144119 Harrier GR.3\/AV-8A\/C Special Marks 1:144","description":"Harrier GR.3\/McDonnell-Douglas AV-8A\/McDonnell-Douglas AV-8C 'Special Markings' (RAF, RN, USMC) The Hawker Siddeley Harrier \"Jump Jet\" is a British V\/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version, the Harrier GR.1, was based on the pre-production P.1127 (RAF) fighter, of which a batch of 60 was ordered for the RAF in 1967. A similar model \" designated Mk.50, with simplified navigational\/attack system, was exported to the United States as the McDonnell-Douglas AV-8A, for use by the Marine Corps and a total of 102 aircraft were delivered during the early 1970s. Some 60 aircraft were upgraded as the McDonnell-Douglas AV-8Cs by mid 1980s. The Harrier GR.1\/McDonnell-Douglas AV-8 was a single-seat fixed-wing all-metal monoplane powered by a R-R Pegasus turbojet (US designation F402), used for ground-attack, close air support, reconnaissance and fighter roles. It was fitted with two air intakes and four vectoring nozzles for directing the thrust generated by the engine. It had a tandem undercarriage and two outrigger landing gear units. External store hard points were installed for carrying a variety of weapons and external fuel tanks: two under each wing and one under the fuselage, while two Aden cannon gun pods could also be fitted beneath the fuselage. The Harrier was a very innovative aeroplane and the only truly successful V\/STOL design of the many that arose during that period of time and it became the versatile warrior of the RAF. Colour schemes included in the kit: 1)  Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk.3, XV738, Grey B, No.4 Sq., RAF, during 'Exercise Match Coat', Gutersloh Air Base, Germany, September 1984 2) Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk.3, XZ129\/A2604 (ex-RAF a\/c), Black ETS, Engineering Training School (ETS), RN, serving as an instructional airframe, RNAS Yeovilton (H.M.S. Heron), Somerset, U.K., 1992-94 3) McDonnell-Douglas AV-8A Harrier (Hawker Siddeley Harrier Mk.50), BuNo 158703, White 703, VMA-513 (Marine Attack Squadron 513) 'Flying Nightmares', US Marine Corps, Sheppard AFB, Texas, U.S.A., April 1980 4) McDonnell-Douglas AV-8C Harrier (Hawker Siddeley Harrier Mk.50), BuNo 158387\/N719NA, Black 719, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Ames Research Center, NAS Moffett Field, California, U.S.A., 1986-1995 One injection-moulded kit is supplied in this box; it contains 48 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). A comprehensive decal sheet is included.","brand":"Mark I Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53773413810513,"sku":"MKM144119","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/MKM144119_1.jpg?v=1778716491","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/mark-i-models-mkm144119-harrier-gr-3-av-8a-c-special-marks-1-144","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}