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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 | |
| Base model: | AV-8 | |
| Designation: | YAV-8 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Harrier II | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Attack | |
| Status: | Prototype | |
| 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 |
