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BAE Systems Harrier (first generation)
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McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems | McDonnell Douglas |
| Type | Attack aircraft | Attack aircraft |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1967 | 1981 |
| Status | Retired | In service |
| Units built | 278 | 337 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 14.27 m | 14.12 m |
| Wingspan | 7.70 m | 9.25 m |
| Height | 3.63 m | 3.55 m |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² | 22.6 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 5,580 kg | 6,340 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 11,430 kg | 14,100 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 1,176 km/h | 1,083 km/h |
| Max. Mach | — | Mach 0.89 |
| Ferry range | 3,428 km | 3,300 km |
| Combat radius | — | 556 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m | 15,000 m |
| Rate of climb | — | 75.0 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Hardpoints | 5 | 7 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Pegasus 103 | Rolls-Royce Pegasus F402-RR-408 |
| Thrust (each) | 95.6 kN | 105.9 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.