+ghostrider883 526 Posted December 24, 2009 Probaly the first one showing Upgraded Sea Harrier. It is carrying to two Python Vs on dual rails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted December 26, 2009 the nose certainly looks different now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abhi 3 Posted December 26, 2009 the missile with white tip looks like derby to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted December 26, 2009 Yes, those are the Derby BVR missiles, not Python V and those smaller ones look like IR acquisition rounds.. Mistake on my part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted December 27, 2009 I thought these were decomissioned. However, with (i guess) new radar, and ability to carry two drop tanks, two Derby and two IRM, maybe these are not as good as an AV-8B+, but will certainly provide a good service while you get the CTOL carrier and the MiG-29K operational - these are better, i´m afraid, than our AV-8B+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted December 28, 2009 Isn't exactly a new bird, is she? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jimbib 733 Posted December 28, 2009 the nose certainly looks different now. How exactly? Apart from a re-spray, it looks very similar to the original FRS.51 nose... http://www.airliners.net/photo/India---Navy/British-Aerospace-Sea/0810252/L/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted December 29, 2009 Isn't exactly a new bird, is she? May not be new but then again what is nowadays... ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted December 29, 2009 How exactly? Apart from a re-spray, it looks very similar to the original FRS.51 nose... http://www.airliners.net/photo/India---Navy/British-Aerospace-Sea/0810252/L/ On first look, I thought the nose cone looked a bit smaller. But on confirming again, it looks liek t hsaem old nose cone. It however has a new EL/M-2032 radar to guide the Derby missile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
