British Aerospace (originally Hawker Siddeley, later McDonnell Douglas) AV-8C Harrier (likely; AV-8B Harrier II if US variant, but shape suggests original Harrier family)

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A classic British Aerospace AV-8 Harrier displayed on the deck, with the New York City skyline behind—legendary for its vertical/short takeoff and landing prowess.

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AV-8C Harrier (likely; AV-8B Harrier II if US variant, but shape suggests original Harrier family) AV8B

Military gray camo, typical of operational Harrier jets

Manufacturer

British Aerospace (originally Hawker Siddeley, later McDonnell Douglas)

Gear

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Straight-on view shows the Harrier clearly, but muted light and snow pile make it less striking.

Insights

Aviation History

The Harrier is the world’s first operational vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet, famous for its ability to hover and for its iconic service in the Falklands War and with USMC.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from frontline service, only preserved/museum airframes remain in the US and UK.

Record Flights

No long-haul records, but historic vertical takeoff/landing demonstrations and operations from small ships and ad-hoc sites.

Safety & Events

Harrier jets saw extensive action in the Falklands War, Gulf War, and had a reputation for non-fatal mechanical issues due to VTOL complexity, but also for survivability in combat.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum/heritage display, likely not airworthy.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan

Engine

7.7 m

Wingspan

14.55 m

Length

3,500 km (ferry range), 750 km (combat radius)

Range

850 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only, typical combat load ~2,300 kg)

Capacity

11,884 kg

MTOW

3.7 m

Height

98 kN (22,000 lbf) – varies by Pegasus variant

Thrust

Not formally rated - but Harrier jets are extremely loud due to VTOL capability

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