Designation: AV-8C

Hawker-Siddeley AV-8C

Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier

A picture of the Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier

Developed in Great Britain by Hawker Siddeley (later part of British Aerospace) the Harrier is one of only two vertical/short takeoff and landing jets to go into full production.  First placed in service by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy the Harrier first saw combat in the 1982 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina.  The United States Marine Corps first ordered the Harrier in 1969 with the first deliveries in 1971.  The AV-8C designation indicates an upgrade to the original AV-8A.  In the United States the McDonnell Douglas Aircraft company produced the advanced AV-8B version of the Harrier for the USMC and foreign customers.  It is the AV-8B version that the Marines took into combat during the 1990 Gulf War.  The Harrier’s ability to operate from small forward airfields decreases turn around and flight times allowing the plane to spend more time over the battle lines providing close air support to the ground troops.

Wingspan 25 ft 3 in.

Wingspan

Length 45 ft 6 in.

Length

Height 11 ft 3 in.

Height

Weight 21,150 lbs (loaded)

Weight

Max. Speed 730 MPH

Maximum Speed

Service Ceiling 50,000 ft

Service Ceiling

Range 260 miles

Range

Engines One Rolls-Royce F402-RR-401 Pegasus turbofan with 21,500 pounds of thrust

Engine

Crew 1

Crew


Manufacturer
Hawker Siddeley

Markings
VMA-513, Yuma MCAS, Yuma, Arizona, 1985

Designation
AV-8C

Serial Number
159241

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