News

In May 1969, a daring race between iconic skyscrapers marked a new chapter in aviation. At the heart of it was Britain’s ...
Wreckage of the Harrier at the side of the Banbury to Oxford road. The pilot ejected safely An RAF Harrier jump jet crashed beside a main road yesterday after its pilot ejected to safety seconds ...
AVI-8’s latest watch puts a Harrier jump-jet cockpit on your wrist. T3. ... A glance at the watch mimics the view of a Harrier pilot, complete with markings showing the horizon and their heading.
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.
Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier is marvelous for its ability to hover like a helicopter. The jet engine pumps air through four nozzles, two on each side of the fuselage, right under the wings.
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.
A high-speed jet that can land horizontally and vertically is calling it a career and will be on display at an aviation museum in Mesa. The aircraft, known as a Jump Jet, can take off vertically ...
A unique sound is set to reverberate around Bridgnorth this Sunday when a Harrier jump jet is fired up as part of an annual open day. The Chetton Heritage Museum Open Day takes place on Sunday ...
The crew of a Harrier jump jet escaped serious injury when they ejected from the fighter plane moments before it crashed to the ground and burst into flames. The aircraft had been on a routine flight ...
When someone mentions vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet aircraft, the Harrier "Jump Jet" immediately springs to mind — and with good reason. The AV-8B Harrier is a proven ground-attack ...
AVI-8's latest aircraft-themed watch is designed to look like the head-up display of a Hawker Harrier jump yet. Priced at $420, there will be three colour ways available from 23rd August. The ...