Originally Posted by
Mogwi
Very dependant upon density altitude. I can’t remember the basic weight of a SHAR with tanks and winders but I guess it would be c14,000lbs. If that is correct, a standard day (+15/1013) would give you c3,300 of fuel for a wet VTO, according to my ancient whizz-wheel. This equates to 25-30 mins cruise at medium level, with a small recovery margin. On a harry-redders day, that would be more like 2,300.
Mog
Thank you for the reply Mog. I know your SHAR course before you headed south was abbreviated, but would a typical squadron Harrier or Sea Harrier pilot practice many VTO's in training or field exercises? It seemed more common for demonstrations (especially early in the program with the parking lot and coal yard type events) and airshow type events, with STOVL much more common for operations. Non-event at the proper weight/desnsity?