Apart from the Royal Navy, the Indian Navy was the only other operator of the Sea Harrier, with 30 aircraft serving in its fleet until retiring in 2016. In 2006, the decision was made to retire the Sea Harriers from active service, thus marking the end of the aircraft’s not less than 27-year service career. In Canadian service it was known as the Canso. You do you, but IMO spending IRL money on what is effectively a regular tech tree vehicle just isn't the best option. The Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina (US Navy designation), is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. One of the best Soviet tanks in the game gets even better The first thing that catches the eye are the IR emitters of the Shtora-1 soft-kill active protection system, which will be recognizable to weathered tankers. However, two Sea Harriers were lost to ground fire. 5 Fizwalker 5:20pm Originally posted by shadain597: Originally posted by Geese: if ur dying for one you can buy the with GE I would strongly recommend buying an actual premium vehicle instead. The T-80UK main battle tank will be added as a new squadron vehicle along with the release of the next major War Thunder update. During the conflict against Argentine forces, the Sea Harrier was credited with shooting down 20 aircraft while suffering no losses in return during the aerial engagements. After entering service, the Sea Harrier’s most prominent operational use was marked by its involvement in the Falklands War of 1982. In parallel to the order, the new aircraft received its official designation ‘Sea Harrier’.Įntering service in 1979, the Sea Harrier was initially extensively tested before being released into active duty as part of 800 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Invincible.
This changed in May 1975 when 25 aircraft were ordered from Hawker Siddeley to equip the new carriers of the Invincible class. Although the work was approved by the Ministry of Defence, no orders were placed at the time.
Immediately as the Harrier GR.1 entered into service, Hawker Siddeley began development of a naval variant in 1969.
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