LJ
You appeared to be insinuating that the reconnaissance role is something new. I did not state that the DJRP was superior to RAPTOR as it isn't, however for 5 years it provided imagery that was very well received and also will have saved countless lives.
DJRP didn't take up a weapons station.
CRV7 was used very effectively in exactly the same situations as the gun, low collateral, instant response etc.
The average scramble time from pilots in crewroom to wheels up in the Harrier was 12 -15 mins. If Tornado is responding 30% faster then fair play and if you are talking airspeeds then it must be going supersonic?