Falklands War, sea harrier

[Neon67]

Hi guys

 

I am not sure about what I read about this war, what kind of AA armement had the harrier at that time? Only Aim-9 ?

 

thanks :smartass:

[Ocelotunit]

Aim-9L I think and gun pods.

 

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[bell_rj]

You are correct. The L replaced the G variant.

 

I don't recall from Sharkey's book if the gun pod was ever used air-to-air against fighters.

[Kula66]

Although twin 30mm guns rather than the 25mm on the AV-8B.

 

Edit: I think he shot down a Pucara and C-130 with guns

Edited December 14, 2017 by Kula66

[al531246]

I believe the standard loadout on the Sea Harrier FRS1 in the Falklands War was ;

 

2x AIM-9L

2x wing mounted external tanks

Gun pod

 

The Harrier GR.3's usually mixed it up a bit depending on their mission but I believe they still always carried external tanks on the inner pylons.

[ESAc_matador]

You are correct. The L replaced the G variant.

 

I don't recall from Sharkey's book if the gun pod was ever used air-to-air against fighters.

 

Indeed Sharkey shot down a C130

[NeilWillis]

Indeed Sharkey shot down a C130

 

The remark was about fighters. Last time I checked, the C130 wasn't a fighter, but am happy for you to correct me on that!

[WR269]

The remark was about fighters. Last time I checked, the C130 wasn't a fighter, but am happy for you to correct me on that!

Sharkey had 2 cannon kills but other SH2 pilots also scored cannon kills.

If you want to check on C130s, you may as well check on the Falklands.war yourself and not wait for answers here. People are only trying to help.

 

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[Galwran]

Sharkey also had the Blue Fox radar at his disposal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferranti_Blue_Fox

[whiteladder]

There were at least 2 Skyhawks brought down with 30mm cannon fire, as well as numerous Helicopter destroyed on the ground.

[ESAc_matador]

Ok, i didn't realize about just "fighters"