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BAE Systems Harrier (first generation) Military
Lockheed AC-130 gunship Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerBAE SystemsLockheed
TypeAttack aircraftAttack aircraft
Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
First flight19671967
StatusRetiredIn service
Units built278—
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length14.27 m29.80 m
Wingspan7.70 m40.40 m
Height3.63 m11.80 m
Wing area18.7 m²—
Weights & fuel
Empty weight5,580 kg—
Max. take-off weight11,430 kg74,390 kg
Performance
Max. speed1,176 km/h—
Cruise speed—670 km/h
Range—4,070 km
Ferry range3,428 km—
Service ceiling15,600 m8,500 m
Crew & capacity
Crew17–9 (AC-130J)
Hardpoints5—
Powerplant
Engines14
Engine type——
Engine modelRolls-Royce Pegasus 103Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 (AC-130J)
Thrust (each)95.6 kN—
Power (each)—3,458 kW

At a glance

Max. take-off weight

BAE Systems Harrier (first generation)
11,430 kg
Lockheed AC-130 gunship
74,390 kg

Wingspan

BAE Systems Harrier (first generation)
8 m
Lockheed AC-130 gunship
40 m

Length

BAE Systems Harrier (first generation)
14 m
Lockheed AC-130 gunship
30 m

Service ceiling

BAE Systems Harrier (first generation)
15,600 m
Lockheed AC-130 gunship
8,500 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.