Designed to operate where traditional jets couldn’t, the Harrier II brought vertical takeoff and landing capabilities to the ...

In a bold move during the Cold War, British engineers developed a fighter jet that could take off vertically—the Harrier ... carrier aviation and close air support. Though retired in most ...

Despite various design refinements in the AV8-B, the updated Harrier is still regarded as difficult to fly. The AV-8B Harrier, known informally as the Harrier jump jet, is the latest iteration in ...