Harrier (Family)

Description

The Harrier (informally known as the Harrier Jump Jet) is a British-designed VTOL aircraft (Vertical Take-Off & Landing) introduced into service in 1969.

Vehicles

Rank VI

• AV-8A
• AV-8C
• Harrier GR.1
• Harrier GR.3

Rank VII

• AV-8B (NA)
• Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e)
• Sea Harrier FRS.1

Rank VIII

• AV-8B Plus
• AV-8B Plus (Italy)
• Harrier GR.7
• Sea Harrier FA.2

Service Introduction by Type

	Researchable vehicles	Premium vehicles
	Hawker-Siddeley	British Aerospace (BAe)	McDonnell-Douglas
1969	Harrier GR.1
1971	AV-8A
1976	Harrier GR.3
1978		Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e) Sea Harrier FRS.1
1979	AV-8C
1989			AV-8B (NA)
1990		Harrier GR.7
1993		Sea Harrier FA 2
1995			AV-8B Plus ▄AV-8B Plus

• The RAF had their GR.1s upgraded to GR.3 standards.
• The AV-8C is a modified AV-8A meant to extend unit service life and VTOL performance.

Media

Videos

The Shooting Range #375 - Arsenal section at 08:08 discusses the 2nd generation Harriers.

Harrier - War Thunder Official Channel

The Shooting Range #233 - Pages of History section at 04:53 discusses the birth of the Harrier.