Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

Once complete, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will showcase more than 40 aircraft from military history.

Arguably the most overlooked aircraft in the U.S. military inventory is the AV-8B Harrier. People seem to forget the Harrier exists, let alone has served admirably in the U.S. Marine Corps for ...

Summary: The AV-8B Harrier jet, a cornerstone of U.S. Marine Corps aviation for nearly four decades, is nearing its final flight. -With its unique ability for vertical takeoff and landing ...

and AV-8B Harrier II, both Boeing and Lockheed Martin submitted proposals for possible replacements. Boeing’s entry, the X-32, aimed to distinguish itself through affordability and simplicity.

when it was replaced by the AV-8B Harrier II made by McDonnell Douglas. As part of the effort to move away from the legacy tactical aircraft (TACAIR) to the F-35 platform (one of the best ...

When it comes to fleet modernisation program, the Indonesian navy seems to be biting off more than it can chew. It is not even clear why the navy is taking the bite. The news that ...

Aircraft: 12 CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters; 4 CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters; 6 AV-8B Harrier attack aircraft; 3 UH-1N Huey helicopters; 4 AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters Landing/Attack Craft ...

A deal could include the transfer of some of the Italian Navy’s thirty AV-8B Harrier II short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft,” while any “transfer would be in line with the ...

as well as US Marine Corps Boeing AV-8B Harrier II fighters and Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters. F/A-18Fs operated by the Royal Australian Air Force and AV-8B jump jets flown by the Spanish navy ...

A deal could possibly include the transfer of some of the Italian Navy's 30 AV-8B Harrier II short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft, an Italian Navy source told Janes. A transfer ...