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 550KIAS
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.