Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

The Marine Corps Times noted, “The last class of Harrier mechanics graduated in 2024, marking a shift to supporting the F-35 fleet.” The AV-8B is expected to remain operational until 2029 ...

Built around an improved Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine, the AV-8B was first delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps in late 1983. Designed for attack or multi-role operations, the Harrier has typically been ...

The F-35 will replace AV-8B Harrier IIs in the Marine Corps inventory. Designed to operate from austere bases and a range of air-capable ships with its short takeoff/vertical landing capability ...

When Marine Lieutenant Alfred A ... performing the first helicopter troop transport in combat. AV-8B Harrier: Hang Time It’s the very embodiment of menace, with its enormous air intakes ...