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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
| 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] |
| Kevin Bubb Pittsburgh, PA | Hey out there VMAT-203 folks! What a surprise running across so many familiar names. I was at Cherry Point from 1984-1988 in the flightline shop. Looking forward to touching base with you guys. I have some AV8B pics from Bogue Field I can round up if anyone reads this and might be interested. Glad I found the site, drop me a line. kmbubb@aol.com 10/27/2007 @ 09:30 [ref: 18315] |
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