The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier family, capable of vertical or short takeoff …

The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier jump jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL).

Specific tasks of the AV-8B Harrier II include: Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons. Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air...

Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. The AV-8B Harrier II is the U.S. military’s only short takeoff, vertical landing jet aircraft in current inventory. Originally flown in the late 1960s,...

Feb 23, 2025 · The AV-8B Harrier II, a versatile aircraft that has served in various military forces for decades, is now approaching the end of its service life. Initially introduced in the 1980s, the …

Dec 9, 2022 · Following full-scale wind-tunnel tests and flight and structural test confirmation with two YAV-8B prototypes, the AV-8B is now in full scale production as the Harrier II.

Dec 22, 2024 · The Marine Corps retires the iconic AV-8B Harrier II, ending an era of vertical flight as it transitions to the stealthy F-35B Lightning II.

Jan 1, 2020 · The AV-8B Harrier II is the first operational S/VTOL aircraft used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. It has served aboard aircraft carriers, large assault ships, and …

Oct 3, 2023 · The Boeing/BAe AV-8B Harrier II became a "second generation" Harrier and is a highly-modified version of the original Harrier for use by the USMC while the BAe Harrier II is a …

Feb 22, 2024 · The Harrier II Plus AV-8B is a vertical or short-take-off-and-landing (VSTOL) fighter and attack aircraft operational with the US Marine Corps (USMC), the Spanish Navy …