British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 & FRS.51

A development of the Harrier for the Royal Navy. The FRS.1 Sea Harrier is similar to the RAF's GR.3 except in the area of the forward fuselage. The cockpit is raised giving more room for avionics and improved visibility for the pilot. The FRS.1 nose has an oblique reconnaissance camera and a Blue Fox radar. The RN's Sea Harriers saw active service in 1982 in the Falklands War where they provided air cover for the British fleet and ground support for the land operations. The only export customer for the Sea Harrier is India. The Indian navy operates FRS.51 from its aircraft carrier/s. These basically similar to the FRS.1.

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