The McDonnell Douglas AV8B Harrier II—vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL)—is the US Marine Corps’ current frontline closeairsupport aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in lessthanideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps. USMC Harrier II units’ first combat missions were during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, followed by extensive deployments in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The McDonnell Douglas AV8B Harrier II—vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL)—is the US Marine Corps’ current frontline closeairsupport aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in lessthanideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps. USMC Harrier II units’ first combat missions were during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, followed by extensive deployments in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
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