The Sea Harrier FRS51 is a version of the Royal Navy's V/STOL FRS.1 Sea Harrier fighter made for the Indian Navy, the first of 23 being delivered in 1983. The main difference between the FRS.1 Sea Harrier and the Sea Harrier FRS51 is that the latter was modified to carry the Matra R550 Magic air-to-air missile. The Indian Navy's Sea Harrier force has suffered attrition due to accidents over the two decades they have operated the aircraft, but following modernisation of the remaining 16 FRS51's offensive weapons the Indian Navy has stated it's intention to operate Sea Harriers until 2020. Sea Harrier FRS51 Specifications: - Crew: Pilot only
- Length: 47.57ft (14.50m)
- Width: 25.26ft (7.70m)
- Height: 12.17ft (3.71m)
- Empty Weight: 14,054lbs (6,375kg)
- Maximum take off weight: 26,191lbs (11,880kg)
- Engine: Single 21,500 lbs thrust Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk 104 turbofan
- Maximum Speed: 736mph (1,185kmh; 640kts)
- Service ceiling: 50,997ft (15,544m; 9.7miles)
- Maximum Range: 466miles (750km)
- Rate-of-Climb: 50,000ft/min (15,240m/min)
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