Introduction
Aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL). The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps, Spanish navy and Italian navy. 340 aircraft were built in 22 year program which ended in 2003.
This aircraft has maximum speed of 1,083 km/h and the range of 2,200 km.
The Harrier family had the highest rate of accidents among all military aircraft. 45 people were killed in approx. 148 accidents. In military this aircraft was also known as "widow maker".
