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Aviation History
1985
1985 - 0093.PDF
LRRY A BIG STICK THEODORE ROOSEVELT % ^ :ine machine, the Harrier II, is manufactured \ y Mc II Douglas and British Aerospace, but its unique capabilities are made possible by a unique engine: the Rolls-Royce Pegasus F402. i The Pegasus has an exceptional thrust to weight ratio r/ith up to 22000 lb thrust available through 4 nozzles which direct the thrust from vertically downwards to straight aft - dr even to some degree forward. * It is this vectored thrust capability that makes the .LS-ROYCE, INC. 475 STEAM BOAT ROAD, GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830 airplane's unique basing flexibility and con sequent unique rapid response possible. It also provides for unique inflight agility which, when combined with Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and the modern high velocity 25 mm gun, makes the Harrier II a dangerous airplane to attack. Just the sort ofBig Stick' Teddy PEGASUS Roosevelt had in mind way back in 1901.
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