Harrier variants
Harrier GR.1
The first production model derived from the Kestrel
Harrier GR.1A
Upgraded version of the GR.1, the main difference being the uprated Pegasus Mk 102 engine. Fifty-eight GR.1As entered RAF service, 17 GR.1As were produced, a further 41 GR.1s upgraded.
Harrier GR.3
Featured improved sensors (such as a laser tracker in the lengthened nose and radar warning receiver on the fin and tail boom) and a further uprated Pegasus Mk 103. It was to be the ultimate development of the first-generation Harrier. The RAF ordered 118 of the GR.1/GR.3 series.
Harrier T.2
Two-seat training version for the RAF.
Harrier T.2A
Upgraded T.2, powered by a Pegasus Mk 102.
Harrier T4
Two-seat training version for the Royal Air Force, equivalent to the GR.3.
Harrier T4N
Two-seat training version for the Royal Navy.
Harrier Mk 52
Two-seat company demonstrator, one built.
AV-8A Harrier
Single-seat ground-attack, close air support, reconnaissance, and fighter aircraft; similar to the earlier GR.1, but with the GR.3 engine. 113 ordered for the U.S. Marines. Company designation Harrier Mk 50.
AV-8C
Upgraded AV-8A for the U.S. Marine Corps.
AV-8S Matador
Export version of the AV-8A Harrier for the Spanish Navy, later sold to the Royal Thai Navy. Spanish Navy designation VA-1 Matador. Company designation Harrier Mk 53 for the first production batch, and Mk 55 for the second batch.
TAV-8A Harrier
Two-seater training version for the US Marine Corps. The TAV-8A Harrier was powered by a 21,500 lb Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk 103 turbofan engine. Company designation Harrier Mk 54.
TAV-8S Matador
Export version of the TAV-8A Harrier for the Spanish Navy. Later sold to the Royal Thai Navy. Spanish Navy designation VAE-1 Matador. Company designation Harrier Mk 54.
