Aeroplane Icons Harrier

PERPENDICULAR PROPULSION
Development of the Vertical Take-off concept.

SUPERSONIC SIDELINE
Design of the P.1127 begins while Nato looks towards a more ambitious future.

COMBAT CONSIDERATIONS
The Harrier enters service with the Royal Air Force.

HARRIER IN DETAIL

MARITIME MANOEUVRINGS
The Royal Navy acquires the Sea Harrier and the AV-8B “Super Harrier” is born.

SECOND GENERATION WOES
The AV-8B enters service and Britain abandons its ingenious creation