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T he Harrier Jump Jet is one of the most iconic fighter jets to enter service, and its incredible capabilities — one of which ...
In cruise mode, the Harrier flies just like a normal jet. At slow speeds, it's a lot more complicated. Pilots can aim the nozzles downward to generate lift, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to ...
The USSR wanted its own jump jet, and developed the Yakovlev Yak-38. The platform was meant to mimic the Harrier, but the Yak-38 did not survive the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.
The Harrier jet makes its final flight - from RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. But the plane's early retirement as a result of defence spending cuts remains controversial, writes Carl Dinnen.
We’ve actually got one of those sitting in the car park of Dyson’s HQ: The Harrier Jump Jet. It sits there as an inspiration to Dyson engineers, but also as a reminder of what happens when you ...
But when it comes time to cover some distance, the AV-8B Harrier II is also highly capable as a regular horizontal flying jet aircraft, capable of reaching a top speed of 673 MPH.
The Harrier jet makes its final flight - from RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. But the plane's early retirement as a result of defence spending cuts remains controversial, writes Carl Dinnen.