Harrier GR7/9 with GBU-24 Paveway III?

[armada68]

I'm in search of some good photos for Harriers in action with GBU-24s. My interent searchs have come up surprisingly empty. Lot's of Paveway IIs, but not IIIs. Anyone have any decent reference photos?

Thanks!

[AnonymousFO98]

if it is the actual paveway detailing you need

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:GBU-24_xxl.jpg

HTH

[spike7451]

[Bomb'ed]

Hi,

here's a PW3.

Cheers

[armada68]

As always, thanks for the assistance.

The first photo looks rather intriguing. The inboard pylons have the GBU-24s, then the external tanks. But on the outside pylon is one of the new Paveway IVs. Wondering if that is a valid loadout, two Paveway IIIs on the inside and two IVs on the outside. Hmmm?

Edited November 8, 2008 by armada68

[Julien]

As always, thanks for the assistance.

The first photo looks rather intriguing. The inboard pylons have the GBU-24s, then the external tanks. But on the outside pylon is one of the new Paveway IVs. Wondering if that is a valid loadout, two Paveway IIIs on the inside and two IVs on the outside. Hmmm?

Not sure if a true combat load. That picture is from a trial aircraft by the look of the practice bombs and the calibration marks on the aircraft.

One of the armourers I spoke to at RAF Marham said that in Afghanistan (hot & High) they had loaded harriers with one GBU-24 on one side balanced with a fuel tank on the other. They did not mention what if anything had been loaded on the other pylons.

To be honest the GBU-24 is over kill a lot of the time, also the Pave Way II hence why Paveway IV is being brought in.

On advantage of the the III is that it has different approach angles so they can release the bomb from a greater distance and allow it to fly in at a nearly flat trajectory.

Julien

[armada68]

I'm not aware of anyone doing Paveway IVs in 72nd scale, but this looks like a great configuration:

Then again, maybe toss the GBUs altogether and do it up with Brimstones/launch rails from AviationWorkshop

[Julien]

Wow,

was not aware the Brimstone was cleared for the Harrier.

I wonder if they will use it in Afghanistan like the infantry use anti armour weapons to breach the mud compounds. Might be a bit expensive for that, not sure how the weapon targets either.

Julien

[spike7451]

Not sure if a true combat load. That picture is from a trial aircraft by the look of the practice bombs and the calibration marks on the aircraft.

One of the armourers I spoke to at RAF Marham said that in Afghanistan (hot & High) they had loaded harriers with one GBU-24 on one side balanced with a fuel tank on the other. They did not mention what if anything had been loaded on the other pylons.

To be honest the GBU-24 is over kill a lot of the time, also the Pave Way II hence why Paveway IV is being brought in.

On advantage of the the III is that it has different approach angles so they can release the bomb from a greater distance and allow it to fly in at a nearly flat trajectory.

Julien

If you read 'Joint force Harrier' by Comm Ade Orchard,it's well explained in there.Basically,the Harriers are currently flying with a very mixed load,such as LGB,540Lb Airburst or/& 540 Impact bombs&/or CRV7 rocket pod & the decision what to drop is made jointly with the TAC & the pilot.Because of the close proximity of the fighting,CRV 7's are often used.

[Bomb'ed]

As always, thanks for the assistance.

The first photo looks rather intriguing. The inboard pylons have the GBU-24s, then the external tanks. But on the outside pylon is one of the new Paveway IVs. Wondering if that is a valid loadout, two Paveway IIIs on the inside and two IVs on the outside. Hmmm?

It's there as a counter balance when the left hand PW3 is dropped. It can be a 540,bl755 or a PW4. ( now it's more likely to be a 540 as CBU's have been withdrawn.

Pete