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Harrier vs Sea Harrier

Harrier vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 1,183 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,500 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 11,884 kg, built 380 vs 111 units.

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
Harrier Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace British Aerospace
First flight 28 December 1968 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1969 1980
Number produced 380 units 111 units
Average unit price $24 million $15.6 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 13.9 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Sea Harrier at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 11 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Sea Harrier?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.