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This Is the Fighter Jet the Marines Can’t Live Without

The design of the Harrier jump jet has allowed the Marine Corps to project air power in ways that would not have been possible with conventional aircraft. The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is a ...
Stars and Stripes

Development of Harrier ‘jump jet’ ends with final flight at China Lake

The ceremony at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake signaled the end of flight development of the famous Marine “jump jet” ...

Rolls-Royce Pegasus: Behind The Creation Of The Massive Jet Engine

The Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine that powers the iconic Harrier Jet has been in production for a surprisingly long time. The ...
9NEWS

Denver air and space museum debuts legendary aircraft

The aircraft will also be open to cockpit tours on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the museum's Cockpit Demo Day. The museum said the AV-8B+ Harrier II is one of the most ...
AZFamily

End of an era: Legendary fighter jet calls Mesa home after final flight

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Marine Corps fighter jet that defied physics in more ways than one called it a career and is now calling Mesa home. The AV-8B Plus Harrier II, also known as the “Jump Jet,” ...
Reuters

UK agrees $180 million jet sale to U.S., criticises BAE

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has agreed a $180 million (116 million pounds) deal to sell 72 retired Harrier aircraft to the U.S. Marine Corps for use as spare parts, a British minister said on Thursday.
RFID Journal

RAF Tracks Parts for Harrier Jets

An active RFID system is being tested by the U.K.’s Royal Air Force to see if the technology can help cut costs and streamline maintenance operations for Harrier jump jets. U.K.-based defense and ...