AV-8B Harrier II - The US Marine Corps' VSTOL Jet Aircraft (Legends of Warfare)
The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is the U.S. Marine Corps' primary close-air-support aircraft, featuring vertical and short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities. Based on the British Aerospace Harrier II, it is known for its ability to hover, making it well-suited for operations on small carriers and in difficult landing areas.
This book provides an overview of VSTOL technology and the development of the Harrier in the UK before focusing on its service with the U.S. Marine Corps. The AV-8B saw its first combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and has since been deployed in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Dettagli del libro
| Autore: | Ken Neubeck |
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| Formato: | 112 pagine, 23 x 23 x 1.9 cm, copertina rigida |
| Illustrazioni: | 190 foto in B&N e in colori |
| Lingua: | inglese |
| Editore: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2022) |
| Collana: | Legends of Warfare |
| ISBN: | 9780764363405 |
