Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/AV-8B-Harrier-II-Aircraft-Carrier-Landing-2F3XC5QB9OQ.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarAV-8B Harrier II VTOLYAV-8B Harrier II Prototype with AV-8A HarrierAV-8B Harrier II on TarmacAV-8B Harrier IIs in Tandem FlightAV-8B Harrier II HoveringAV-8B Harrier II Plus Flight LineAV-8B Harrier II in Tall GrassYAV-8B Harrier II TestingYAV-8B Harrier Prototype on TarmacView AllView more with similar tones AV-8B Harrier II Aircraft Carrier LandingBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:In 1998, the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II was the only fixed-wing vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft in the free world. Its ability to take off vertically makes it one of the most maneuverable combat aircraft in service, and it can zoom out of the range of enemy fire extremely quickly. The United States, Spain and Italy coordinated efforts to develop the AV-8B Harrier II Plus, which first flew Sept. 22, 1992. The AV-8B Harrier II Plus, with a more powerful engine and advanced radar and avionics, can operate efficiently in darkness and in adverse weather conditions. Currently, the U.S. Marine Corps is converting all its day-attack Harrier IIs into Harrier II Plus aircraft.BI221961 (c12-19508-125)Maximum size:2346px × 2415px (~16 MB)7.8in × 8.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1970s-aircraft carriers-airplanes-attack-AV-8B Harrier II-bodies of water-camouflage-day-exteriors-flying-full body views-gray color-ground shots-head on views-jets-landing-McDonnell Douglas-military-military facilities-military livery-monoplanes-oceans-out of production-photos-right front views-runways-shadows-sunshine-viewed from above-watercraftRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:AV-8B Harrier II