Harrier II: a look at the McDonnell Douglas/AV-8B.

Advanced Materials & Processes,  March, 2003  

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The primary mission of the Harrier II short take-off/vertical landing aircraft is to provide close air support to ground forces. Secondary missions include short range interdiction, fighter escort, deck launched intercept, and combat air patrol. The AV-8B Harrier II is an advanced Short Take Off/Vertical Landing (STOVL) jet fighter/attack aircraft that is co-produced by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft (now Boeing) and British Aerospace.

The AV-8B is an evolutionary successor of the P-1127, Kestrel (XV-6A, and Harrier (AV-8A). The AV-8B Harrier II has the ability to land vertically, ...

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