How many Harriers were lost in the Falklands War?

nine Harriers
The best tribute to the Harrier’s capability lies in the fact that during the entire Falklands campaign only nine Harriers were lost, five shot down by ground fire and four due to accidents.

Are there still landmines in the Falklands?

Approximately 30,000 land mines were laid in the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands by Argentinian forces following their 1982 invasion. The last mines were cleared in October 2020.

What is so special about the Falkland Islands?

The islands are well known for their nature. 80% of the world’s breeding population of Black-Browed Albatross are on the island.

What weapons were used in the Falklands War?

Infantry weapons

M79 Grenade launcher.
M203 Grenade launcher.
L4 Bren light machine gun.
L7A2 GPMG general-purpose machine gun.
L2A1 HMG heavy machine gun (for air defence)
Rocket 66 mm HEAT L1A1.
L14A1 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.
MILAN ATGM anti-tank guided missile.

How many planes were shot down in the Falklands War?

All told, the Falkland Islands campaign took the lives of 255 British troops and three civilians. The Royal Navy and RAF lost 34 aircraft.

How much are the Falkland Islands worth?

The Falkland Islands have a GDP of $164.5 million, and a per capita GDP of $70,800 (2015 estimate) compared with the United Kingdom GDP per capita of $35,200 (2009 estimate).

Were there Gurkhas in the Falklands?

Gurkhas in The Falkland Islands War 1982 During the final battles on the mountains surrounding Port Stanley, 1/7th Gurkhas were to take Mount William. On This Day in history, 2nd April 1982, Argentinian troops invaded The Falkland Islands. All Argentine forces on the Falklands surrendered later that day.

What regiments served in Falklands?

5 Infantry Brigade

205 HQ signal squadron Royal Signals (Major Mike Forge)
2nd Battalion, Scots Guards (Lt Col MIE Scott) — Mount Tumbledown. (
1st Battalion, Welsh Guards (Lt Col JF Rickett) — Sapper Hill. (
1st Battalion, 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles (Lt Col DPdeC Morgan) — Mount William. (

How many aircraft did the Argentinians lose in the Falklands War?

132 aircraft
Or so went the thinking in Argentina. Neither of the combatants was prepared for a winter war in the far south Atlantic, and the sudden, unexpected conflict, though brief, was both improvised and lethal: In just two months of hostilities, 891 men died, 132 aircraft were lost, and 11 ships were sunk.

What planes did the Argentinians use in the Falklands?

Argentine Air Force

Lockheed C-130H Hercules, 7 (1)
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules Tanker 2.
Boeing 707-320C、 3.
Fokker F-28-1000C 、6.
Fokker F-27-400M、 12.