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).

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 …

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.

Jul 22, 2025 · The Marine Corps is drilling down on its plan to reclassify Marines tasked with keeping the AV-8B Harrier alive, a sign that the service is finally getting closer to retiring the …

Aug 4, 2025 · The dream was an aircraft that didn't need runways that would be vulnerable to enemy fire. The result was the first jump jet, a plane that could take off vertically.

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 …

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier family, capable of vertical or short takeoff …

The Harrier, commonly known as the Harrier Jump Jet, is a remarkable family of jet-powered attack aircraft that possesses the unique ability to take off and land vertically or perform short …

Feb 12, 2025 · In late January the United States Marine Corps released its 2025 aviation plan, which contained confirmation on the retirement timeline of the AV-8B Harrier, as well as more …

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 …