A vectored-thrust combat-aircraft development family that established the configuration later matured in the Harrier.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1960
Service entry1964
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerHawker Aircraft Ltd
Documented variants2
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel FGA.1 | Prototype | Attack | Royal Air Force |
| P.1127 | Prototype | Attack | Royal Air Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1964-65 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3
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