The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II-vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL)-is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV-8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in less-than-ideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps.
USMC Harrier II units' first combat missions were during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, followed by extensive deployments in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
| ISBN: | 9780764363405 |
| Publication date: | 28th May 2022 |
| Author: | Ken Neubeck |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Genres: |
Air forces and warfare Military history: post-WW2 conflicts Military history Photojournalism and documentary photography |
The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II-vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL)-is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV-8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in less-than-ideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps.
AV-8B Harrier II features in the following genres: Air forces and warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Military history, Photojournalism and documentary photography
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AV-8B Harrier II was written by Ken Neubeck and published by Schiffer Military History an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
AV-8B Harrier II has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Legends of Warfare: Aviation series
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