Harrier front undercarriage leg

Edited Sorry misunderstanding

I have undoubtedly had a memory lapse -an OX-16 gun is what I should have put! I am due to see the Doncaster guys shortly -when I get definitive dimensions I can make a one size fits all solution to the problem !

Its OX 16 we have used. its also used on Buccs. I agree the job was a bit more involved than we first thought.

From memory its an OX27 gun that pumps up the nose oleo. I carried out a modification for the IWM when their GR.3 was on the ground which prevented it sagging. Its relatively straighforward but involves partially retracting the nose leg whilst on jacks . Its not a job for those unfamiliar with the system.

I think there is some front tyres on EBay at the moment. I believe they are being sold by woods group down south.

I’ve been looking at a lot of harrier legs of late. to assist in keeping the one at elvington in shape. Your correct the only real difference is extra tie down points. The nose strut is indeed down on most museum exhibits. Its down to the oil spring not being topped up as the fluid used is not to common. This is us topping ours up.

Which does alter the apperance for the better.

Btw if you track any tyres down let me know as I’m also hunting for one!

Good luck with your project! Seems that many first generation harriers on display have lost pressure in their nose strut (nitrogen?) giving them a sad look, far short of their correct nose high stance. I wonder if a metal insert or simple weld could keep the nose high without having to repressurize the system? Flat tires/tyres and collapsed struts make for a sad looking static.

A big thank you for the help and pictures, next step to track down a front wheel

Yes it should -the Sea Harrier effectively used a GR.3 centre section . There shouldn’t be any differences.

Would you say it should fit a GR3 and mount the same?.

Certainly very similar but the SH has extra tie down/lashing points/eyes and is probably beefed up a little,not sure if the pintle pin/housings were beefed up or not as well !

rgds baz

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering if a Sea Harrier front undercarriage leg is the same as a GR3 one?.

I think so, first two pics are GR3 last one Sea Harrier.

32 by elcockphilip, on Flickr

g leg by elcockphilip, on Flickr

sea leg by elcockphilip, on Flickr