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- av-8b harrier
- McDonnell Douglas
- AV-8B Harrier
-
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 30' 4"
- Length: 46' 4"
- Height: 11' 8"
- Range: 700 miles
- Speed: 575 kts
-
- The Harrier's main
- distinction is its
- V/STOL (vertical/short
- takeoff and landing)
- capability. This
- allows it to operate
- from poorly prepared
- strips close to the
- front lines. Because
- of their quick turn-
- around capability and
- maneuverability the
- USMC uses Harriers for
- close air support and
- recon during landings.
-