That high-pitched whine is soooo comforting to hear. I remember hearing it daily while at MCAS Cherry Point in the late eighties and early nineties - just like yesterday.
@@PpAirO5 It really depends on the weight of the weapons load out and the amount of demineralized water on board. The max is listed as 2 mins because only 145L of water is carried. That's still a relatively long time - vertical landings only take 30 ~ 45 secs max and the water is injected into the engine in spurts, not constantly. I used to maintain and repair the demineralization carts and associated Harrier gear in the Corps. Good times.....
My dad and uncle used to be involved in making these birds. We used to go to the air show every year as a family and watch all these planes back in Britain at RAF Fairford. I remember, even as a kid sitting in the cockpit damn, so small. These pilots, and that space that control,.... It's true , "happiness truly is vectored thrust"
We had Harriers land on our runway from Cosford air show. Great, they damaged 2 out of 3 runways. When one took off there was a roosters tail of tarmac behind it.
theguywithin depends on the weight. It can only hover for 90 seconds due to the water required to cool the engine at max throttle being depleted in that amount of time. A light harrier doesn't require max throttle to hover.
I’m a retired Harrier pilot. We can hover much longer than 90 seconds. And we absolutely do not need water to hover. We usually arm the water switch when transitioning to vertical ops. When we do this, the jet automatically selects when it starts to flow. Other times we don’t arm the switch. The decision is based on calculations made by the pilot (ground elevation, temperature, weight). Generally, when we are high, hot, and or heavy, we arm the switch. We also arm it when conducting airshows. When the jet thrust turns black, water is being used. In this video water starts to flow at about the seven minute mark as the pilot selects full power and transitions to conventional flight. You can see the water stops at about seven minute and 17 seconds.
@@jpbernie72 Quote,"I'm an ex Harrier pilot"I imagine that you are still smiling now. There's an ex Harrier pilot who comes into our local from time to time,everybody buys his drinks for him.I don't know him and have no idea at what age retirement comes for a pilot but given that he is at least 80 I would guess he flew early Harrier models but I do know his name is Kenneth,I know this because some genius drew a section of Harrier around the adjustable nozzle on the gents hand drier in marker pen and put an arrow pointing to the pilot with the word Ken above it.
They should being these back in a new program for a full updated version. Like a Super Harrier as they proposed the Super Tomcat program, but chose not to activate it.
It comes out partially and automatically with flap extension to create more lift. May also help with controlling airflow during VTOL similar to the LIDS system, but not sure on that.
Why do the Brits engineer some beautiful aircraft then bloody retire them before they even get replaced , we're nuts in the UK, we spend a fortune developing stuff, then give it away 🤷🤦🤦
They have a ground support aircraft in the Harrier. The Luftwaffe are keeping their version of the GR4 operational until 2030. The Typhoon has been developed into the FGR4. With respect, I don't understand where you get that idea.
@@gazza2933 ...it's basically old technology, great for flying in a straight line , they tried to change it operationally to be more of a high altitude interceptor , but just didn't really work, as for the Germans keeping them, well most are always being fixed now , they haven't retired them yet, but might as well the amount of hours there in flight now
@@glastonbury4304 I have worked at both Marham and Coningsby (former 56 Sqn OCU for the F3) I don't know what your background is Aircraft technical ,maybe. Mine isn't but again, I have worked in the same environment as both the GR4 and the F3 I am familiar with both of these aircraft. The F3 not so good at altitude as an interceptor. I just felt that there was room to upgrade the GR4. For the RAF. An aircraft that has proved itself in combat.
No it dosnt! it has 4 nozzles 2 each side of fusilage that rotate, and more than likely yes it would still hover with both wings broken off if had a good pilot in it...
As great as watching a Harrier is,that was boring compared to stuff I have seen Harrier pilots perform at UK air displays,No disrespect to the USMC but you guys by virtue of relatively short experience are probably still some way off of being able to exploit the planes full capabilities,if you want to see what a Harrier can really do invest in a box of Pg tips and some custard creams and invite a British ex Harrier pilot over for a display. I truly hope that the USMC continues using and developing the Harrier and of course their own experience with it,as much as I wished we still had them,it's a part of my childhood and a wonder of engineering,not only of its time but still so today.
"No disrespect to the USMC but you guys by virtue of relatively short experience"(sic) Just ignorance. The Marine Corps has been operating the Harrier/Harrier II for over 53 years, over a decade longer than the Brits. "are probably still some way off of being able to exploit the planes full capabilities"(sic) The first pilot to attempt VIFFing was then Captain Harry Blot USMC in 1970. VIFFing - aka the Blot Flop - became a part of the Harrier training syllabus in the Marine Corps, unlike the Brits. Your level of comprehension on the topic at hand is quite deficient.
Wow the fact he was vstol with landing gear up and no lids or speed brake is impressive. That pilot has some balls to be doing that will 30% less lift under the jet. Our pilots would never do that lol
Wow I didn't even think about that till you pointed it out. Defiantly very Impressive, guess he must have been very light. That 30% is about 1200 pounds I think. I am also very curious to how much fuel he's dealing with in this video if he's that Light. Since I assume you worked with these, do you think there's a possibility that they removed the water? To maybe save a bit of weight so they could have more fuel?
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That high-pitched whine is soooo comforting to hear. I remember hearing it daily while at MCAS Cherry Point in the late eighties and early nineties - just like yesterday.
Thanks for you service.
The engine whine when you drop power sounds amazing, the Pegasus is awesome :)
I have never stopped,being amazed by this Air Craft!
Had no idea the harrier could hover that long without overheating. Such a magnificent and classic bird of prey
Demineralized water injected into the engine intake during hovering keeps the engine from over-heating.
When very light it can
@@Ezees23.. I've heard though that it can only hover for like (not completly sure) 30sec. - 2min.
@@PpAirO5 It really depends on the weight of the weapons load out and the amount of demineralized water on board. The max is listed as 2 mins because only 145L of water is carried. That's still a relatively long time - vertical landings only take 30 ~ 45 secs max and the water is injected into the engine in spurts, not constantly. I used to maintain and repair the demineralization carts and associated Harrier gear in the Corps. Good times.....
@@Ezees23 .. 👍
My father was in the RCAF. He encountered many different jets, and said the Harriers were by far the loudest.
They very much are
To me still a remarkable aircraft.
USMC Capt John "Muffin" Stoffer you sir are a amazing pilot.
British engineering with USMC pilots. Impressive!
I saw it then at the Cleveland Airshow and saw it today for the 2023 Cleveland Airshow. She is loud when hovering.
My dad and uncle used to be involved in making these birds. We used to go to the air show every year as a family and watch all these planes back in Britain at RAF Fairford. I remember, even as a kid sitting in the cockpit damn, so small. These pilots, and that space that control,.... It's true , "happiness truly is vectored thrust"
I don’t think they should retire the Harrier, it’s still an extremely useful Attack Platform and cost effective too
Watched two these at duxford in the 80's when finished their show they actually bowed to the crowed and sliped off backwards out of sight..
If you turn your volume all the way up to full, it'll sound like you're actually there.
I live in Wilmington NC and those fly over everyday, I live next to an auxiliary refueling station.
MCALF Bogue Field.
7:00 sweet nose jet exhaust
Wait till you try the water ....
and when she purrs after she's done her thing... 7:48
Mark & I don't play anymore, we grew up. Then he went to fly Harriers.
It’s a sexy beast!! By far, this chicks fav military aircraft... OORAH!!!
Nice view my favorite
Amazing Likes from Indonesia..
We had Harriers land on our runway from Cosford air show. Great, they damaged 2 out of 3 runways. When one took off there was a roosters tail of tarmac behind it.
In another video it was said, the Harrier could hover for a maximum of 90 seconds due to overheating. In this video it's much longer. How come?
theguywithin depends on the weight. It can only hover for 90 seconds due to the water required to cool the engine at max throttle being depleted in that amount of time.
A light harrier doesn't require max throttle to hover.
Thanks!
I’m a retired Harrier pilot. We can hover much longer than 90 seconds. And we absolutely do not need water to hover. We usually arm the water switch when transitioning to vertical ops. When we do this, the jet automatically selects when it starts to flow. Other times we don’t arm the switch. The decision is based on calculations made by the pilot (ground elevation, temperature, weight). Generally, when we are high, hot, and or heavy, we arm the switch. We also arm it when conducting airshows. When the jet thrust turns black, water is being used. In this video water starts to flow at about the seven minute mark as the pilot selects full power and transitions to conventional flight. You can see the water stops at about seven minute and 17 seconds.
@@jpbernie72 Quote,"I'm an ex Harrier pilot"I imagine that you are still smiling now. There's an ex Harrier pilot who comes into our local from time to time,everybody buys his drinks for him.I don't know him and have no idea at what age retirement comes for a pilot but given that he is at least 80 I would guess he flew early Harrier models but I do know his name is Kenneth,I know this because some genius drew a section of Harrier around the adjustable nozzle on the gents hand drier in marker pen and put an arrow pointing to the pilot with the word Ken above it.
@@jpbernie72 things that I would do to fly harriers with you in DCS
They should being these back in a new program for a full updated version. Like a Super Harrier as they proposed the Super Tomcat program, but chose not to activate it.
Make the supersonic Harrier they gave up on earlier.
Any ides why he does a takeoff with the airbrake out, and it stays (partially) out for the whole demo? (DCS Harrier pilot here).
It comes out partially and automatically with flap extension to create more lift. May also help with controlling airflow during VTOL similar to the LIDS system, but not sure on that.
What weight of weapons this bird able to carry and use vertical take off?
Colt .45 weights about 16 oz
Google it you will be amazed.
@@markbravo8904 idiot remark there kid.
What an amazing Jet. Wow 🇺🇸👍.
Nice video but to see them in a combat situation, that's impressive!
I'm in Thailand, 🇹🇭come to see👍🌿
Oh, dear God, who gave the Marines a fighter jet??
In all seriousness, this is definitely way up there in terms of ranking for cool factor.
It's a shame that the filmmaker zoomed so hard all the time. Thus, the impressive ground reference is missing. Great plane!
Why do the Brits engineer some beautiful aircraft then bloody retire them before they even get replaced , we're nuts in the UK, we spend a fortune developing stuff, then give it away 🤷🤦🤦
Same with the Tornado GR4.
Bet the Americans wouldn't have scrapped it!
@@gazza2933 I think they would of scrapped the Tornado, don't really need low flying bomb runs anymore
They have a ground support aircraft in the Harrier.
The Luftwaffe are keeping their version of the GR4 operational until 2030.
The Typhoon has been developed into the FGR4.
With respect, I don't understand where you get that idea.
@@gazza2933 ...it's basically old technology, great for flying in a straight line , they tried to change it operationally to be more of a high altitude interceptor , but just didn't really work, as for the Germans keeping them, well most are always being fixed now , they haven't retired them yet, but might as well the amount of hours there in flight now
@@glastonbury4304
I have worked at both Marham and Coningsby (former 56 Sqn OCU for the F3)
I don't know what your background is
Aircraft technical ,maybe.
Mine isn't but again, I have worked in the same environment as both the GR4 and the F3
I am familiar with both of these aircraft.
The F3 not so good at altitude as an interceptor.
I just felt that there was room to upgrade the GR4. For the RAF.
An aircraft that has proved itself in combat.
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2:03
I wish we had these in Mexico
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Look at all those hardpoints.
Harrier fly over
Can it do VTOL with both wings broken off?
No.. because it uses what they call puffer ducts at the end of the wings. The ducts are exhaust gasses which keep it stable during hover....
Yep, it's a flying bedstead then 🤣🤣🤣
No it dosnt! it has 4 nozzles 2 each side of fusilage that rotate, and more than likely yes it would still hover with both wings broken off if had a good pilot in it...
As great as watching a Harrier is,that was boring compared to stuff I have seen Harrier pilots perform at UK air displays,No disrespect to the USMC but you guys by virtue of relatively short experience are probably still some way off of being able to exploit the planes full capabilities,if you want to see what a Harrier can really do invest in a box of Pg tips and some custard creams and invite a British ex Harrier pilot over for a display. I truly hope that the USMC continues using and developing the Harrier and of course their own experience with it,as much as I wished we still had them,it's a part of my childhood and a wonder of engineering,not only of its time but still so today.
"No disrespect to the USMC but you guys by virtue of relatively short experience"(sic)
Just ignorance. The Marine Corps has been operating the Harrier/Harrier II for over 53 years, over a decade longer than the Brits.
"are probably still some way off of being able to exploit the planes full capabilities"(sic)
The first pilot to attempt VIFFing was then Captain Harry Blot USMC in 1970. VIFFing - aka the Blot Flop - became a part of the Harrier training syllabus in the Marine Corps, unlike the Brits.
Your level of comprehension on the topic at hand is quite deficient.
love that its a marine aircraft its so fuckin perfect for ground troops.
Wow the fact he was vstol with landing gear up and no lids or speed brake is impressive. That pilot has some balls to be doing that will 30% less lift under the jet. Our pilots would never do that lol
Wow I didn't even think about that till you pointed it out. Defiantly very Impressive, guess he must have been very light. That 30% is about 1200 pounds I think.
I am also very curious to how much fuel he's dealing with in this video if he's that Light. Since I assume you worked with these, do you think there's a possibility that they removed the water? To maybe save a bit of weight so they could have more fuel?
The speed brake just aft of the main gear is in fact deployed.
Una maravilla de avion
At least it's still more practical than that FATBIRD (you know what I mean).
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q presiosura d avion Kaza Harrier, ojala nuestra aviacion argenta pelotuda puedamos comprar esos Kazas Harrier no estan del tdo pasados d moda, cmo la chacatarra d aviones q tenemos aq en arg 😩😖
NOT EXACTLY A FOOTBALL FIELD...
NUBO pilot
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that's it ? hover and thats it
Stroker Ace and how high can you hover? what are you 5 years old?
Lee B I don't know how high i can hover, go ask your mom she knows.
Ask Argentina.
Minus 5 argentians and less lee keyarse IQ points, job done.
What do you want it to do, shit gold?
if you only see the jet and the sky, it’s just like a jet-selfie .. bad video 👎 wasted time