News Categories

Naval Air: July 1, 2002

Archives

British plans to retire the Royal Navy's Harrier FA2 fighters by 2006 will leave the three aircraft carries flying Royal Air Force Harrier GR7 bombers until the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter enters British service in 2012. Britain plans to upgrade 30 GR7s to use the more powerful Pegasus-107 engine under a $220 million program known as GR7A. After that, these planes will be fitted with new weapons and avionics and designated GR9s; that program will cost over $500 million. --Stephen V Cole

X

ad

Help Keep StrategyPage Open

First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and finally, AI has arrived. They have all caused a decline in our business, but AI may be the deadliest innovation. We are currently in survival mode. Our writers and staff receive no payment in some months, and even when they do, it is below the minimum wage for their efforts. You can support us with your donations or subscriptions. Please help us keep our doors open.

Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.

Subscribe   Donate   Close