Tales from a Harrier GR3 pilot
What do you mean too tall......
.... having been too tall for the Gnat then too tall for the Hunter how did he fit into a GR3? The last section of the video with him stting in the cockpit gives the impression that with a helmet on he'd have a problem closing the canopy (unless the seat could lowered by a lot) I did once sit in a GR3 prior to them departing on the northbound route to one of the "Flags" and thinking to myself as I looked at the space available "Sooner you than me matey, where will I get cup of tea?"
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He comes across very well in the video. Despite his extensive Harrier background, I assume it's his Jaguar experience that has made him such a nice bloke! ��
Total height is often not the limitation for jet aircrew.
Thigh bone length is often the limitation for safe ejection.
Twice in my career I was involved in anthropometric trials for safe ejection measurements,the limiting factor was usually control spectacles,glare shields,instrument panel,mirrors,windscreen/canopy arch etc.
Thigh bone length is often the limitation for safe ejection.
Twice in my career I was involved in anthropometric trials for safe ejection measurements,the limiting factor was usually control spectacles,glare shields,instrument panel,mirrors,windscreen/canopy arch etc.
This reference suggests GR3's were in service from 1973 to 1994. The GR3's were a mix of 40 new built and 60+ converted from GR1.
http://www.harriersig.org.uk/referen...rencev1105.pdf
The TMk 8 two-seat Harrier ? Nalls Aviation
artnalls ? Nalls Aviation
XZ130 in the UK is a ground runner and up for sale.