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McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

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McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

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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.

Spesifikasjoner

Rolle
V/STOL ground-attack aircraft
Opprinnelse
United Kingdom / United States
Besetning
1
Motorer
1
Første flytur
1978
Lengde
14,1 m
Vingespenn
9,2 m
Maks. hastighet
1 083 km/h
Rekkevidde
2 200 km