McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
Military
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The AV-8B Harrier II pioneered V/STOL ground-attack flight, eliminating runway dependence through vectored thrust. A US-UK collaboration first flying in 1978, this single-seat aircraft carried ordnance 2,200 kilometers while sustaining 1,083 km/h, redefining tactical air support.
Especificaciones
- Función
- V/STOL ground-attack aircraft
- Origen
- United Kingdom / United States
- Tripulación
- 1
- Motores
- 1
- Primer vuelo
- 1978
- Longitud
- 14,1 m
- Envergadura
- 9,2 m
- Velocidad máxima
- 1083 km/h
- Autonomía
- 2200 km