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Description
| Notes: AV-8A with improved engine inlet, lengthened nose gear, lift devices, larger wing and updated avionics package. | |||
| Manufacturer: | McDonnell-Douglas/BAe |
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| Base model: | AV-8 | ||
| Designation: | AV-8 | ||
| Version: | B | ||
| Nickname: | Harrier II | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Attack | ||
| Crew: | Pilot | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 46' 4" | 14.1 m | |
| Height: | 11' 7" | 3.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 30' 4" | 9.2 m | |
| Wingarea: | 238.7 sq ft | 22.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 13,086 lb | 5,934 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 22,950 lb | 10,408 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 31,000 lb | 14,058 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408 Pegasus | ||
| Thrust (each): | 23,800 lb | 10,793 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 2,380 miles | 3,832 km | |
| Max Speed: | 647 mph | 1,041 km/h | 562 kt |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | NAWC/AD | Patuxent River | MD |
| USMC | VMA-31 1 | Yuma | AZ |
| USMC | VMA-211 | Yuma | AZ |
| USMC | VMA-214 | Yuma | AZ |
| USMC | VMA-223 | Cherry Point | SC |
| USMC | VMA-231 | Cherry Point | SC |
| USMC | VMA-311 | MCAS Yuma | AZ |
| USMC | VMA-331 | MCAS Cherry Point | NC |
| USMC | VMA-513 | Yuma | AZ |
| USMC | VMA-542 | Cherry Point | SC |
| USMC | VMAT-203 | Cherry Point | SC |
| USN | VX-5 | China Lake | CA |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Patuxent River Naval Air Museum | Patuxent River | Maryland |
AV-8B on display
Naval Air Warfare Center | Patuxent River Naval Air Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| saltyboots , TX | I was the 13th aviation electrician trained on the AV8B. Was assigned to VMAT 203 AVI put together almost all the new birds back in the early 80's. Glad to see others love them like us cold warriors did. Will some of you new guys share skuttle but on how the girls preformed in War. 08/14/2012 @ 22:45 [ref: 65646] |
| John , NY | You are correct. The older model AV8A are the same size. The 2 seat model TAV8A is a bit longer. 06/02/2009 @ 20:01 [ref: 24217] |
| Myron Brooklyn, NY | Are there different size Harrier aircraft? A sailor aboard a ship recently said that the Harrier AV-I is much bigger than the version on display aboard the Intrepid Museum in New York City. I think this is incorrect that all Harriers are basically the same size. 05/28/2009 @ 10:00 [ref: 24206] |
| Chuck \\ Liberty, MO | I flew the Harrier in the RAG VMAT-203 in early 1990, and then in VMA-223 from late 90-93. What a great flying machine! Besides the fantastic flying, my fondest memories are of the wonderful Marines that maintaned our jets, and the deployments that we endured together. SF Fig 02/18/2009 @ 13:27 [ref: 23757] |
| John new york, NY | Waldo! How are you? Sorry I left you off the list borther! We had some real good times way back when. I still talk about when your f150 got hit by hail. You hear from any of the crew? I hope your doing well. Let's keep in touch. wpcjon44@yahoo.com 11/07/2008 @ 11:02 [ref: 23001] |
| Randy Waldhour (WALDO) Springfield, GA | I was in VMAT 203 from Sept 78 until Jan 82 working as a Plane Captain on the AV8A/TAV8A. Yes John Ingrassia I remember you but you sure didn't mention the most famous of those their during your time. The GREAT WALDO. 11/06/2008 @ 10:02 [ref: 22990] |
| Tom Hansen Kansas City, MO | The pilot that own his own Harrier is Art Nalls. Google his name and you will find his web site. He owns a Sea Harrier and a GR5. 05/30/2008 @ 11:36 [ref: 21056] |
| JOHN INGRASSIA , NY | FYI TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SITE
http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2003/national-reporting/works/national3a.html 04/04/2008 @ 09:33 [ref: 20334] |
| JOHN INGRASSIA , NY | I WAS IN THE SUCK BACK IN 79-83 VMAT203 FLIGHT LINE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE OLD CREW HANK,RUBEN,COLEMAN ROLFS,PJ,JP,MAYWEATHER,SMITTY,T4,P FUNK PLATT, STEW OR ANYONE THAT GOES BACK THAT FAR 03/27/2008 @ 11:23 [ref: 20250] |
| Allen Kirkpatrick Puyallup, WA | I was with VMA-513 Nightmares, MCAS Yuma AZ, Ordnance shop from March 1990 to March 1993. We went West-Pack during the Gulf War, stationed at MCAS Iwakuni Japan. If anybody knows me form back then you can reach me at aokirk60@hotmail.com 01/13/2008 @ 18:29 [ref: 19283] |
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