AV-8B Harrier II: The US Marine Corps' VSTOL Jet Aircraft (Legends of Warfare: Aviation 52)

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Monografie AV-8B Harrier II. Text je v angličtině

The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II—a vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft—is the U.S. Marine Corps’ frontline close air support platform.

Derived from the British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV-8B is renowned for its ability to hover and operate from smaller carriers and austere landing zones, giving it unmatched flexibility in combat environments.

This concise volume explores the origins of VSTOL technology and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the United Kingdom, before examining its evolution and operational use by the U.S. Marine Corps.

From its first combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 to deployments across eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the Harrier II has proven its effectiveness in a wide range of modern conflicts.

Clear and informative, this book offers a focused overview of one of the most distinctive and versatile military aircraft in service.