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Hawker Harrier

How to spot it

A subsonic jump jet with big intakes beside the cockpit, a drooping shoulder wing and outrigger wheels near the wingtips.

Often confused with

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

The Harrier II has a bigger, raised cockpit and a larger composite wing with leading-edge root extensions.

Hawker Harrier vs McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II: side by side

Details

MakerHawker
TypeMilitary aircraft
ICAO codeHAR
First flight1967

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