The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier Jump Jet family, capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL). The aircraft is primarily employed on light attack or multi-role missions, ranging from close air support of ground troops to armed reconnaissance. The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 23.9ft (7.3m)
- Length 35.9ft (10.9m)
- Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 5,210lbs (2,363kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,319lbs (4,227kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.446
- Wing Loading 34.8lbs/ft2 (170.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 267.5ft2 (24.9m2)
- Drag Points 1360
Parts
- Number of Parts 92
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 574
