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Lockheed AC-130 gunship Military
BAE Systems Harrier (first generation) Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerLockheedBAE Systems
TypeAttack aircraftAttack aircraft
Origin🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom
First flight19671967
StatusIn serviceRetired
Units built—278
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length29.80 m14.27 m
Wingspan40.40 m7.70 m
Height11.80 m3.63 m
Wing area—18.7 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—5,580 kg
Max. take-off weight74,390 kg11,430 kg
Performance
Max. speed—1,176 km/h
Cruise speed670 km/h—
Range4,070 km—
Ferry range—3,428 km
Service ceiling8,500 m15,600 m
Crew & capacity
Crew7–9 (AC-130J)1
Hardpoints—5
Powerplant
Engines41
Engine type——
Engine modelRolls-Royce AE 2100D3 (AC-130J)Rolls-Royce Pegasus 103
Thrust (each)—95.6 kN
Power (each)3,458 kW—

At a glance

Max. take-off weight

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

Wingspan

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

Length

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

Service ceiling

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

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