Av-8b Harrier II: The US Marine Corps' Vstol Jet Aircraft

by Ken Neubeck

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764363409
• ISBN13: 9780764363405
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.2" x 9.3"