How to spot it
A jump jet with big intakes beside a raised bubble canopy, drooping wings and outrigger wheels near the wingtips.
Often confused with
Hawker Harrier
The Harrier II has a bigger, raised cockpit and a larger composite wing with leading-edge root extensions.
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II vs Hawker Harrier: side by sideDetails
| Maker | McDonnell Douglas |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| First flight | 1978 |
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