What makes the Harrier jet different than other jets?

What makes the Harrier jet different than other jets?

The Harrier Jump Jet, capable of taking off vertically, can only do so at less than its maximum loaded weight. In most cases, a short take off is needed to lift the required amount of fuel and weapons needed for a training sortie/mission, using forward speed to supplement the jet lift with aerodynamic lift.

What advantage does the Harrier jet have?

Its V/Stol capability means it needs little space compared to conventional aircraft, and it still has great speed and payload capacity advantages over helicopters. The Harrier is built under license in the United States by McDonnel Douglas for the Marine Corps, who rely heavily on its versatility.

Which jet replaced the Harrier?

F-35B Lightning II
However, on 19 October 2010 it was announced in the Strategic Defence and Security Review that the Harrier was to be retired by April 2011. In the long term, the F-35B Lightning II, would operate from the Navy’s two new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.

Was the Harrier a good jet?

Still, the Harrier was statistically one of the most dangerous aircraft to fly in the military during its time in service. The AV-8B made its combat debut in the 1991 Gulf War. Harriers were aboard the amphibious assault ships USS Tarawa and Nassau and airfields ashore.

How much is a Harrier jet worth?

Although the video doesn’t mention the price he paid, the going rate for a Harrier is around $1.5 million. Then of course there’s the insane price of gas, which Nalls makes up by performing at air shows.

What can’t a Harrier plane do?

The Harrier is a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) plane, or “jump jet.” Built first in Britain and later in the US, this unusual fighter can take off by flying straight up and land by coming straight down. The Harrier can also hover like a helicopter, fly sideways, go backward, and even stop and turn in midair.

Does the US still use the Harrier jet?

AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft will stay operational with US Marine Corps until 2029. The AV-8B Harrier II vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) attack aircraft will continue to be used by the U.S. Marine Corps until 2029 despite the arrival of the F-35B.

How long can a Harrier hover?

The Harrier can only hover for 90 seconds, in this time it uses 150 gallons of water to keep the engine cool. To save fuel a simple ramp allows the plane to take off on a very short runway.

Do the Marines still use the Harrier jet?

How does a Harrier jet land on a carrier?

Andy also talked about the “uniquely British” manoeuvre that the UK team at Pax River developed, the shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL). For a jet fighter like the Harrier or the F-35, the normal landing technique on an aircraft carrier is to fly over the designated spot, hover and gently set down.

Who was the inventor of the Harrier jet?

“The VAAC Harrier developed this years ago, with landings on [French aircraft carrier] Charles de Gaulle and the principles behind it were invented by the British,” said Andy.

How does a jet fighter land on an aircraft carrier?

For a jet fighter like the Harrier or the F-35, the normal landing technique on an aircraft carrier is to fly over the designated spot, hover and gently set down. But, as Andy explained, this reduces the amount of what he described as “Bernoulli lift” generated by the aircraft’s wings.

Why was the Harrier a successful V / STOL aircraft?

The Harrier emerged as the only truly successful V/STOL design of the many attempted during that era, despite being a subsonic aircraft, unlike most of its competitors. It was conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without requiring large and vulnerable air bases.