Quiz: British Aerospace Sea Harrier

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Operating the most sorties of any British aircraft type during the Falklands War, the Sea Harrier assumed a pivotal air defence role during the conflict protecting the task force. This week's historic aviation quiz focuses on the venerable V/STOL strike fighter

Question 1 of 10

1) How many Sea Harrier FRS.1s did British Aerospace build?

98
57
51
100

Question 2 of 10

2) When was the Sea Harrier retired from Royal Navy service?

March 2006
March 2011
February 2005
April 2006

Question 3 of 10

3) Which country was the only export customer for the Sea Harrier?

India
Thailand
Spain
United States

Question 4 of 10

4) When did manufacturing of the Sea Harrier cease?

1996
1997
1998
1999

Question 5 of 10

5) What was the final Royal Navy Sea Harrier squadron?

800 Naval Air Squadron
801 Naval Air Squadron
809 Naval Air Squadron
899 Naval Air Squadron

Question 6 of 10

6) How many Sea Harrier variants were offered?

2
3
4
5

Question 7 of 10

7) How many Sea Harriers were deployed in theatre during the Falklands conflict?

28
42
34
37

Question 8 of 10

8) How many operational sorties did Sea Harriers conduct during the Falklands War?

1,237
1,435
1,126
1,835

Question 9 of 10

9) The Harrier GR.3's empty weight was 12,200lb (5,530kg), what was the Sea Harrier FRS.1's?

13,100lb (5,942kg)
12,900lb (5,851kg)
12,800lb (5805kg)
13,500lb (6,123kg)

Question 10 of 10

10) What engine powered the first variant of the Sea Harrier?

Rolls-Royce Pegasus 5 (BS.53-5)
Rolls-Royce Pegasus 6 (Mk.101)
Rolls-Royce Pegasus 14 (Mk.104)
Pegasus 11-21 (Mk.105/Mk.106)

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If you haven't already, check out Key.Aero's special Falklands War content collection. Covering the main aircraft types involved and missions flown, we put you at the heart of the action through first-hand accounts from those who fought in the conflict: Read the collection here