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Hi, in a Cold War scenario where a Sea Harrier is on an anti-ship mission, what would be the most likely loadout? I'm thinking Sea Eagle missiles, but i'm not sure if 1 or 2 and if sidewinders or fuel tanks would be added.

Thanks in advance,

Ricardo

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most pics shows test aircraft fitted with two missiles, and without any other load.I would say, for an aircraft launched from a ship, one missile and one tank for a bit more range and balance, no more.

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Thanks Antoine.

My best guess is that no outer wing pylon would be used in that situation. Any idea?

I'm using the Kinetic kit, so I'm guessing I can use part E47.

By the way, Kinetic really needs to improve their manuals. Better diagrams, better colour callouts and better Desktop Publishing checks. Step 1 of the instructions is repeated on the FRS.1. They made such a nice model and then it looks they got lazy doing the manual.

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Hi, in a Cold War scenario where a Sea Harrier is on an anti-ship mission, what would be the most likely loadout? I'm thinking Sea Eagle missiles, but i'm not sure if 1 or 2 and if sidewinders or fuel tanks would be added.

Thanks in advance,

Ricardo

Hi Ricardo

Here`s a thread from Britmodeller on this very subject with contributions from someone who loaded Sea Harriers. You may find post #19 by Shar2 useful.

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/64725-sea-harrier-frs1-and-sea-eagle/

HTH :thumbsup:

Cheers, Ian

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Just chanced upon this pic of a SHar on test with an interesting mix of Sea Eagles and two twin Sidewinder rails.

Shows what was possible, if not often practiced.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5394/1483/1600/met%20001.jpg

Cheers, Ian :cheers:/>

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