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 (V/STOL).

Jul 29, 2025 · Earlier this month, the US Marine Corps took another step in the ongoing process of retiring one of its iconic pieces of hardware: the AV-8 Harrier jet aircraft.

Harrier, single-engine, “jump-jet” fighter-bomber designed to fly from combat areas and aircraft carriers and to support ground forces. It was made by Hawker Siddeley Aviation and first flew on …

Jan 26, 2024 · The Hawker Harrier was the first operational Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) ground-attack fighter aircraft produced by the British aerospace company Hawker …

Oct 6, 2025 · The first British-designed version of the jump jet — the Hawker Siddeley Harrier — made its maiden flight on August 31, 1966.

4 days ago · The AV-8B Harrier II is the only Western tactical jet fighter that could take off vertically, land on a ship, and provide close air support without a runway. For four decades, it gave the Marines …

Jan 1, 2025 · While a few may think that the Harrier is an American jet, especially as the U.S. Marine Corps has a fleet, it's actually the British that started its development in the 1960s.

Offering the versatility to conduct almost any mission, the Harrier II provides the ideal blend of firepower and mobility to effectively counter enemies engaged by our ground forces. The AV-8B...

Even as modern fighter jets push the boundaries of speed and stealth, the Harrier’s legacy remains unmatched. No other fighter jet has ever done exactly what the Harrier could—and perhaps, none …

The Harrier is one of the most extraordinary and recognizable fighter aircraft in the world. A single-seat light fighter with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities, it can support troops on the …