The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier jump jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations. Named after the bird of prey, it was o
A Harrier II in hover with downward jet exhaust
Underside view of the first prototype P.1127. The rotating jet nozzles were a key design element of its VTOL capability
Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel in later USAF markings
Hawker Siddeley Harrier, in Spanish service
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier is a British jet-powered attack aircraft designed and produced by the British aerospace company Hawker Siddeley. It was the first operational ground attack and reconnaissan
Harrier jump jet
…There are two generations and four main variants of the Harrier family, developed by both UK and US manufacturers: Hawker Siddeley Harrier (first generation) British Aerospace Sea Harrier McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II (second generation) British Aerospace Harrier II…
AV-8C Harrier taking off from an amphibious transport dock ship
An RAF Harrier GR.1, on loan to the USMC, displaying its underside with a full load of bombs