AV-8A

AV-8A

AV-8A

USA

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.3	9.7	9.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Strike aircraft

Naval aircraft

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This page is about the American jet fighter AV-8A. For other versions, see Harrier (Family).

Description

The AV-8A Harrier is a premium gift rank VI American jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB) and 9.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power". Like all members of the Harrier family the AV-8A is a VTOL aircraft with thrust vectoring nozzles, which allow it to take off and land vertically.

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at _,___ m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	___	___	12192	__._	__._	__._	__._	549
Upgraded	1,163	1,158		31.7	32.0	102.7	87.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
X	✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1191	648	N/A	833	556	~14	~6

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 648	< 950	< 790	N/A

Survivability and armour

The AV-8A has no armour. The engine and all fuel tanks are packed in a tight cluster in the centre of the fuselage.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The AV-8A is armed with:

• 2 x 30 mm ADEN Mk.4 cannons, belly-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)

Suspended armament

The AV-8A can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 5 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,250 lb total)
• 5 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (2,500 lb total)
• 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
• 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 3 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,500 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
• 28 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 3 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (750 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 3 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (1,500 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 1 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bomb (2,500 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 8 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Modules

Tier	Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
I	Compressor	Fuselage repair	Offensive 30 mm		AERO 6A
II	New boosters	Airframe		Mk81	AERO 7D	AIM-9G
III	Wings repair	G-suit	New 30 mm cannons	Mk82	LAU-10/A
IV	Engine	Cover		Mk83
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

• VTOL capabilities
• AIM-9Gs have a max G overload of 16
• 16 different payload options
• Powerful 30 mm ADEN cannons

Cons:

• Heavy airframe, loses some speed in turns
• Only gets two anti-air missiles in all loadouts
• Limited WEP, lack of afterburner
• Using thrust vectoring in combat bleeds speed

History

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Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

• AV-8C
• Harrier GR.1
• Harrier GR.3

External links

• [Devblog] Jump Jets arrive in War Thunder: Meet the Harrier