About Sea Harrier Museum
The Sea Harrier Museum is an aviation and naval museum located on Beach Road opposite RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It displays a decommissioned Sea Harrier fighter aircraft formerly operated by the Indian Navy. Inaugurated in 2023, the museum was developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority to preserve naval aviation heritage and is situated alongside other coastal attractions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an outdoor display of a retired Indian Navy Sea Harrier jump-jet mounted on a pedestal along the Beach Road promenade. The aircraft is displayed with informational panels explaining its specifications and service history. The site is an open-air installation near RK Beach with paved viewing area, fencing, lighting for evening viewing, and ticket counter. It is a short stop focused on viewing and photographing the aircraft.
Key highlights
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Decommissioned Indian Navy Sea Harrier fighter aircraft on outdoor display
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Located on Beach Road opposite RK Beach with sea-facing promenade setting
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Informational displays about the aircraft's technical specifications and naval service
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Developed as a naval aviation heritage attraction alongside TU 142 Aircraft Museum and INS Kursura Submarine Museum
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Illuminated display suitable for evening viewing
History of Sea Harrier Museum
The Sea Harrier was operated by the Indian Navy from 1983 until its decommissioning in 2016 and served with the Indian Naval Air Squadrons INAS 300 and INAS 552, operating from INS Vikrant and INS Viraat. The museum preserves a retired Sea Harrier airframe to showcase the history of naval aviation in India and was inaugurated in May 2023.
Route
| By air | Approximately 12-13 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ), reachable by road |
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| By train |