Incredible: AV 8B Harrier II Short Takeoff & Vertical Landing

The AV-8B Harrier II is a vertical and/or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) ground-attack aircraft used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and several other countries. It was developed from the British Harrier Jump Jet, which was used by the Royal Air Force and the USMC in the 1980s. The AV-8B Harrier II has a unique design that allows it to take off and land vertically or on a short runway. This is achieved through the use of vectored thrust, which allows the aircraft to direct its engine exhaust downwards, creating lift. The Harrier II is equipped with a single Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan engine, which provides up to 23,800 pounds of thrust. The aircraft is armed with a variety of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and bombs. It can also be equipped with a 25mm GAU-12/U cannon for strafing ground targets. The AV-8B Harrier II has been used in a number of conflicts, including the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. It has also been use