BAE Harrier II GR-7 Scale Model Airplane

Item#: FMJHGR7

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Wing Span: 11.11"
Length: 17.37"

Manufacturer: British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas / BAE Systems / Boeing

Factory Direct Models introduce our exact replica of the Harrier II GR-7 used by the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF). This Harrier II GR-7 Model Airplane was hand crafted with absolute precision Using the finest Philippine Mahogany and was sealed to last for generations. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their exact photographs, Factory Direct Models skilled master artisans recreated this historic and famous Military Aircraft into a museum quality work of art Display Model.

This Harrier II GR-7 Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand made of chrome steel and wood it also has a Laminated McDonnell Douglas Logo and an Inscription Plaque that adds beauty and value to this high quality Scale Model.

This Harrier II GR-7 Model Airplane is a perfect gift for Non-active Pilots, Active Pilots, Aviation Enthusiasts, War Veterans or the people that took part in the developement of this Aircraft.

Your model will be made exactly as shown in the photographs. If you would like to change this model in any other way, please visit Our Custom Model Gallery section of our website to commission a personalized model to be built.

Harrier II GR-7 History:

The BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II (GR5, GR7, and GR9 series) is a second generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet aircraft used by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and, since 2006, the Royal Navy. It was developed from the earlier Hawker Siddeley Harrier and is closely related to the U.S.-built AV-8B Harrier II. Both are primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, and are often operated from small aircraft carriers.

The Harrier GR7 formed the spearhead of the RAF's contribution to Operation Allied Force, the NATO mission in Kosovo. During this campaign the RAF identified significant shortcomings in its arsenal. As a result the service ordered the AGM-65 Maverick stand-off missile and the Enhanced Paveway which incorporates GPS guidance which would negate the effects of smoke and bad weather. Using updated ordnance as well as unguided iron and cluster munitions, RAF Harrier GR7s played a prominent role in Operation Telic, the UK contribution to the U.S.-led war against Iraq in 2003. RAF GR7s participated in strike and close air support missions throughout the conflict.

The first operational deployment of the Harrier GR9 was in January 2007 at Kandahar in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Harrier GR7s were deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 as part of the expanded ISAF mission in the south of Afghanistan. Reflecting the increased pace of operations, RAF Harrier GR7As saw a large increase in munitions used, mainly CRV7 rockets and laser guided bombs, used supporting ground forces since July 2006. Between July and September, the theatre total for munitions deployed by British Harriers on planned operations and close air support to ground forces rose from 179 to 539.