Harrier GR.3 - Revision history

U22067555: Replaced 500 lb bombs with 540 lb bombs

2024-11-23T17:18:03Z

Replaced 500 lb bombs with 540 lb bombs

U107368347: Updated bomb loadout to reflect in-game performance

2024-06-29T19:44:10Z

Updated bomb loadout to reflect in-game performance

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-10-24T08:21:02Z

‎Description

U126556775: New description format

2023-10-23T21:20:59Z

New description format

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-06-18T09:41:03Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Undo revision 163902 by U139594898 (talk)

2023-06-08T05:42:05Z

Undo revision 163902 by U139594898 (talk)

U139594898: /* Pros and cons */ Cannot take-off if the weight is too high

2023-06-08T02:39:41Z

‎Pros and cons: Cannot take-off if the weight is too high

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-03T21:57:11Z

Edits

U61252972: /* Usage in battles */

2022-11-02T11:09:11Z

‎Usage in battles

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2022-10-27T21:20:28Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

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-! [[H.E. M.C. Mk.II (500 lb)|500 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.II]] bombs
+! [[Mk.M2 (540 lb)|540 lb Mk.M2]] bombs
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 * 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
 * 108 x SNEB type 23 rockets
-* 5 x 500 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.II bombs (2,500 lb total)
+* 5 x 540 lb Mk.M2 bombs (2,700 lb total)
-* 4 x 500 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.II bombs (2,000 lb total)
+* 4 x 540 lb Mk.M2 bombs (2,160 lb total)
 * 3 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs (3,000 lb total)
 * 3 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 No.117 bombs (3,000 lb total)

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
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 '''As an attacker/bomber:'''
-The Harrier has access to a wide variety of ground ordnance capable of destroying enemy ground units and bases. It also has access to CCIP ballistics computer (refer to [[Ballistic Computer]] for explanation) meaning the pilot has access to ground ordnance crosshairs which will increase ordnance accuracy, both rockets and bombs. It is not recommended to fly as a bomber (in terms of altitude) but fly as a tree cutter (as close to the ground as possible). This is recommended to achieve multiple things: radar interference, max speed, reduce enemy visibility and awareness. It also makes bombing easier without the need of ballistics computer (although it is recommended to use it since it will not require any practice). Time fuze MUST BE ADDED to avoid assault fuze explosion, risking your plane to be hit by the explosion causing a death. Ground striking ordnance should be taken at pilot's discretion, but it is recommended to take the 3 x 1,000 lb bombs in order to take a whole base completely and still maintain high speeds. This bomb loadout and AAM are recommended if the pilot wants to engage enemy air targets upon taking an enemy base.
+The Harrier has access to a wide variety of ground ordnance capable of destroying enemy ground units and bases. It also has access to CCIP ballistics computer (refer to [[Ballistic Computer]] for explanation) meaning the pilot has access to ground ordnance crosshairs which will increase ordnance accuracy, both rockets and bombs. It is not recommended to fly as a bomber (in terms of altitude) but fly as a tree cutter (as close to the ground as possible). This is recommended to achieve multiple things: radar interference, max speed, reduce enemy visibility and awareness. It also makes bombing easier without the need of ballistics computer (although it is recommended to use it since it will not require any practice). Time fuze MUST BE ADDED to avoid assault fuze explosion, risking your plane to be hit by the explosion causing a death. Ground striking ordnance should be taken at pilot's discretion, but it is recommended to take the 5 x 1,000 lb bombs in order to take a whole base completely and still maintain high speeds. This bomb loadout and AAM are recommended if the pilot wants to engage enemy air targets upon taking an enemy base.
 ''*Note: radar interference is mostly irrelevant in air realistic battles as the plane will still be highlighted and enemy pilots could use eye aiming. However, it will interfere with radar homing missiles (SARH missiles such as AIM-7E, R-3R, etc carried by F-4 Phantoms and MiG-21's) and will be your main line of defence when flying in simulator battles, you will be able to fly stealthily if flying in tree cutting tactic.''

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a further development of the Harrier series of vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet fighters. It entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1976 and was used in various combat operations, including the Falklands War in 1982. The {{Specs|name}} had a number of improvementsover the earlier Harrier GR.1, such as a more powerful Pegasus Mk 103 engine, a nose-mounted Laser Rangefinder and Marked Target Spotter (Ferranti LRMTS) for use as a laser receiver, an AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser for increased survivability, provision for Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and the addition of a Radar Warning Receiver. The {{Specs|name}} was stationed at several bases worldwide, such as RAF Wittering in England, RAF Gütersloh in Germany, and RAF Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The {{Specs|name}} was also capable of operating from austere and improvised airfields thanks to its V/STOL capability and rugged design. It could take off and land on short runways, roads, or even ships, using a combination of vectored thrust and reaction control systems. This gave it a tactical advantage over conventional jet fighters, which required long runways and extensive support facilities. The {{Specs|name}} proved its versatility and effectiveness during the Falklands War, where it flew from the decks of Royal Navy carriers and from a remote airstrip on the island of Ascension. It flew 126 sorties with four losses due to enemy fire. A total of 102 Harrier GR.3s were produced or converted and served in the RAF until they were replaced by newer models in the early 1990s.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a further development of the Harrier series of vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet fighters. It entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1976 and was used in various combat operations, including the Falklands War in 1982. The {{Specs|name}} had a number of improvements over the earlier Harrier GR.1, such as a more powerful Pegasus Mk 103 engine, a nose-mounted Laser Rangefinder and Marked Target Spotter (Ferranti LRMTS) for use as a laser receiver, an AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser for increased survivability, provision for Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and the addition of a Radar Warning Receiver. The {{Specs|name}} was stationed at several bases worldwide, such as RAF Wittering in England, RAF Gütersloh in Germany, and RAF Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The {{Specs|name}} was also capable of operating from austere and improvised airfields thanks to its V/STOL capability and rugged design. It could take off and land on short runways, roads, or even ships, using a combination of vectored thrust and reaction control systems. This gave it a tactical advantage over conventional jet fighters, which required long runways and extensive support facilities. The {{Specs|name}} proved its versatility and effectiveness during the Falklands War, where it flew from the decks of Royal Navy carriers and from a remote airstrip on Ascension Island. It flew 126 sorties with four losses due to enemy fire. A total of 102 Harrier GR.3s were produced or converted and served in the RAF until they were replaced by newer models in the early 1990s.
-The {{Specs|name}} was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]]. Like all members of the [[Harrier (Family)|Harrier family]], the {{Specs|name}} is a [[VTOL]] aircraft with thrust vectoring nozzles, which allow it to take off and land vertically. This version of the Harrier is much easier to operate in air-to-air combat than the Harrier GR.1, thanks to its Aim-9G air-to-air missiles and countermeasures. The Harrier GR.3 can operate at higher altitudes and utilize its Sidewinder missiles to target other aircraft from above, so it is not just confined to operating at low altitudes.
+The {{Specs|name}} was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]]. Like all members of the [[Harrier (Family)|Harrier family]], the {{Specs|name}} is a [[VTOL]] aircraft with thrust vectoring nozzles, which allow it to take off and land vertically. This version of the Harrier is much easier to operate in air-to-air combat than the Harrier GR.1, thanks to its AIM-9G air-to-air missiles and countermeasures. The Harrier GR.3 can operate at higher altitudes and utilize its Sidewinder missiles to target other aircraft from above, so it is not just confined to operating at low altitudes.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]]. Like all members of the [[Harrier (Family)|Harrier family]], the Harrier GR.3 is a [[VTOL]] aircraft with thrust vectoring nozzles, which allow it to take off and land vertically.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a further development of the Harrier series of vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet fighters. It entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1976 and was used in various combat operations, including the Falklands War in 1982. The {{Specs|name}} had a number of improvementsover the earlier Harrier GR.1, such as a more powerful Pegasus Mk 103 engine, a nose-mounted Laser Rangefinder and Marked Target Spotter (Ferranti LRMTS) for use as a laser receiver, an AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser for increased survivability, provision for Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and the addition of a Radar Warning Receiver. The {{Specs|name}} was stationed at several bases worldwide, such as RAF Wittering in England, RAF Gütersloh in Germany, and RAF Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The {{Specs|name}} was also capable of operating from austere and improvised airfields thanks to its V/STOL capability and rugged design. It could take off and land on short runways, roads, or even ships, using a combination of vectored thrust and reaction control systems. This gave it a tactical advantage over conventional jet fighters, which required long runways and extensive support facilities. The {{Specs|name}} proved its versatility and effectiveness during the Falklands War, where it flew from the decks of Royal Navy carriers and from a remote airstrip on the island of Ascension. It flew 126 sorties with four losses due to enemy fire. A total of 102 Harrier GR.3s were produced or converted and served in the RAF until they were replaced by newer models in the early 1990s.
 == General info ==

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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-| rowspan="5" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="6" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 500 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.II bombs
+! [[H.E. M.C. Mk.II (500 lb)|500 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.II]] bombs
 | 1 || 1, 2 || 1 || 1, 2 || 1
 |-
-! 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs
+! [[H.E. M.C. Mk.13 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13]] bombs
 | || 1, 2 || 1 || 1, 2 ||
 |-
-! SNEB type 23 rockets
+! [[SNEB type 23]] rockets
 | 18 || 36 || || 36 || 18
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-! AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9G Sidewinder]] missiles
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 * Extremely good acceleration, even without WEP
 * Vertical Take-off and Landing capabilities
-* At the expense of speed, can improve maneuverability significantly with the use of thrust vectoring nozzles
+* At the expense of speed, can improve manoeuvrability significantly with the use of thrust vectoring nozzles
 * [[AIM-9G]] missiles have long range and good turning capability
 * Countermeasures and RWR available, unlike the [[Harrier GR.1]]
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 * Rather light payload options for a strike aircraft
 * ADEN Cannons have low velocity and under-fuselage placement makes it awkward to aim
 == History ==

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 The Harrier has access to AIM-9G Sidewinder air to air missiles capable of taking down all enemy aircraft in the game. It should be noted that the AIM-9G is a rear-aspect lock-on missile, meaning the Harrier must be behind the enemy aircraft to be able to launch the missile. It is not recommended to use them against enemy helicopters neither,  since the IR seeker requires a rear-aspect lock; thus the autocannons are way more effective.
 ''When facing enemy bombers:''
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 When facing player-controlled attackers ([[A-4E Early]] for example), the pilot must stay aware that, besides the Harrier superior mobility, they can outturn you as they will often fly at lower speeds than you, meaning their turn radius compared to yours will be much smaller. Most of the enemy planes that do CAS runs will often be enemy fighters (not labelled as attackers) but with ground ordnance, meaning they can or will be heavier than you, increasing drag and reducing agility when in a dogfight, use this as an advantage.
 '''As an attacker/bomber:'''

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	When facing player-controlled attackers ([[A-4E Early]] for example), the pilot must stay aware that, besides the Harrier superior mobility, they can outturn you as they will often fly at lower speeds than you, meaning their turn radius compared to yours will be much smaller. Most of the enemy planes that do CAS runs will often be enemy fighters (not labelled as attackers) but with ground ordnance, meaning they can or will be heavier than you, increasing drag and reducing agility when in a dogfight, use this as an advantage.		When facing player-controlled attackers ([[A-4E Early]] for example), the pilot must stay aware that, besides the Harrier superior mobility, they can outturn you as they will often fly at lower speeds than you, meaning their turn radius compared to yours will be much smaller. Most of the enemy planes that do CAS runs will often be enemy fighters (not labelled as attackers) but with ground ordnance, meaning they can or will be heavier than you, increasing drag and reducing agility when in a dogfight, use this as an advantage.
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		+	When fighting enemy fighters it is best to launch your AIM-9G from 2.5-3KM away as they are agile enough to be able to take down any enemy jets. it is also best to not try to engage in a turn fight as almost all aircraft are more manoeuvrable than you are making you an easy target for enemy guns and missiles.

	'''As an attacker/bomber:'''		'''As an attacker/bomber:'''