Hunting Aircraft Ltd. Harrier of 1958

[jcf]

Developed by the Special Weapons Division.
650cc BSA Type A10 twin, rear-mounted, 4-speed gearbox, combination chain and shaft drive to rear-wheels.
16" diameter tires.
Max Speed: 50 mph
L: 8' 9"
W: 1' 8"
H: 2' 4"
W: 6 1/4 cwt
(Quoted dimensions are folded, for unfolded see 3-view)








Developed version with larger wheels and mudguards, performance was not as good as original.
 

[GTX_Admin]

If ever there was a case of functionality over fashion this has to be it.

[Buzzbomb]

I see a Mini Moke prototypeish vehicle

[ChernayaAkula]

Developed by the Special Weapons Division.
<...>

Presumably housed at RAF St Andrews, going by the design of the vehicle. 

[jcf]

Developed by the Special Weapons Division.
<...>

Presumably housed at RAF St Andrews, going by the design of the vehicle. 

Special Weapons Division of Hunting Aircraft Ltd., not the MoD.

[kim margosein]

Speed up the vehicle and play Yakkity Sax.

[ChernayaAkula]

^

Developed by the Special Weapons Division. <...>

Presumably housed at RAF St Andrews, going by the design of the vehicle. 

Special Weapons Division of Hunting Aircraft Ltd., not the MoD.

It was the St. Andrews bit that was important for the joke. 

[jcf]

As of 1984 it was at the Museum of Army Transport and still being driven.
When the Museum went into receivership and closed, the collection was
broken up. I'm not sure where it went, however there is a good walk-around
here, that seems to indicate it's in Rome?:
http://www.maquetland.com/article-phototheque/7235-hunting-percival-harrier-1963-rome

Yes, I got the joke. 

[Volkodav]

If ever there was a case of functionality over fashion this has to be it.

What an excellent idea for a group build next year, Function over fashion!

[jcf]

If ever there was a case of functionality over fashion this has to be it.

What an excellent idea for a group build next year, Function over fashion!

Farman Jabiru will get pride of place. 


And, of course, the tri-motor version.

[Volkodav]