BAE SYSTEMS HARRIER GR.7 / GR.9
REFERENCE INFORMATION
VTOL/STOL SYSTEM
The Harrier GR.7 and GR.9 aircraft both feature the latest in VTOL/STOL programming
to allow users the ability to fly STOL and VTOL maneuvers down to under 10knts.
The VTOL/STOL System is automatically activated upon engaging the nozzle rotation to a
downward position and when activated will automatically trim the aircraft for a level flight position.
During this time, users will be unable to trim the elevators and will only have basic elevator control.

It is highly recommended that then the VTOL/STOL system is activated, users control the descent
rate and aircraft pitch with the throttle control only and use the stick for maintaining level flight.

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel | 31,000 lbs

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.

NOTE: To control gauge backlighting in the Virtual Cockpit at night, please use the

Landing Light on/off switch.

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed | 550 KIAS
MMO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach | .93 Mach
VLO - Maximum Gear Operating Speed | 300 KIAS
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed | 250 KIAS
Best Glide Speed | 160 KIAS

Maximum Flap Placard Speeds

Flaps degrees | KIAS
10 | 250
20 | 200
40 | 150

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude

All conditions | 107 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude

13,200 lbs | 135 KIAS
20,200 lbs | 140 KIAS

V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude

13,200 lbs | 130 KIAS
20,200 lbs | 140 KIAS

VREF - Landing Approach Speed flaps 40, gear down
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude

13,200 lbs | 130 KIAS
20,200 lbs | 135 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.