AV-8B Harrier II
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PURPOSE
Representing, arguably, the greatest breakthroughs in aircraft technology, the Harrier was the first VSTOL-capable (vertical/short takeoff and landing) jet in the Marine inventory, giving MAGTF commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. With the ability to attack anywhere, the Harrier forces the enemy to defend everywhere, exposing vulnerabilities the enemy must divert resources to protect.
FEATURES
22,000 pounds of thrust enable the Harrier II to hover like a helicopter, and then blast forward like a jet at near-supersonic speeds. Like every aircraft in the Marine fleet, this aircraft is used for multiple missions, which include attacking and destroying surface and air targets, escorting helicopters, engaging in air-to-air defense, providing reconnaissance and applying offensive and defensive support with its arsenal of missiles, bombs and an onboard 25mm cannon. 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.
ROLES
Just a few of the enlisted roles include:
- Fixed-wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8
- Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician AV-8
- Fixed-wing Aircraft Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8
- Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, AV-8
- Fixed-wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8
View a list of roles in the Marine Corps.
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AV-8B Harrier II
22,000 pounds of thrust allow the Harrier II to both hover like a helicopter and blast forward like a jet at near-supersonic speeds. With the ability to attack anywhere, the Harrier forces the enemy to defend everywhere.
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