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AV-8B Harrier II

McDonnell Douglas · USA/UK

The Harrier II featured a new wing made entirely of carbon fiber composites, which saved weight and allowed for more fuel and weapons. It also added the "Angle Rate Bombing System" (ARBS), making it one of the most accurate ground-attack platforms of the decade.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1983
Max Speed 1,083 km/h
Range 2,200 km
Ceiling 15,240 m
Engines 1x Rolls-Royce Pegasus 105 turbofan
Armament & Payload

1x 25mm GAU-12 Equalizer cannon; up to 4,200 kg of ordnance.