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'''Harrier''' were the first successful [[fighter aircraft]] capable of [[vertical takeoff and landing]], although [[short takeoff and vertical landing]] is preferred. Variants are used by the [[Royal Air Force]], [[Royal Navy]], and [[United States Marine Corps]]. | '''Harrier''' were the first successful [[fighter aircraft]] capable of [[vertical takeoff and landing]], although [[short takeoff and vertical landing]] is preferred. Variants are used by the [[Royal Air Force]], [[Royal Navy]], and [[United States Marine Corps]]. | ||
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===AV-8 Harrier=== | ===AV-8 Harrier=== | ||
===AV-8 Harrier II=== | ===AV-8 Harrier II=== | ||
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Revision as of 04:39, 19 October 2010
Harrier were the first successful fighter aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, although short takeoff and vertical landing is preferred. Variants are used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and United States Marine Corps.
Britain
Harrier GR
Developed by Hawker Siddeley, the original operational version, principally intended for NATO roles where it could be dispersed into forests and other concealment, and then rise to carry out close air support and battlefield air interdiction.
Sea Harrier
Sea Harriers had a decisive air superiority role in the Falklands War; a large part of their effectiveness was due to their AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles, which could engage an enemy aircraft from all directions. In addition, they were operating near their carrier, while the Argentinian aircraft were near the limit of fuel endurance. They were generally more maneuverable than their enemies.
A 2010 British defence review is retiring the Sea Harrier and the aircraft carrier Ark Royal, to make funds available for the new aircraft carriers that will not be available until 2019.[1]
US
AV-8 Harrier
AV-8 Harrier II
Successor
References
- ↑ Defence review: HMS Ark Royal to be scrapped, BBC News, 9 October 2010