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AV-8B Harrier II vs Harrier

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II Harrier
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas British Aerospace
First flight 6 January 1971 28 December 1968
Year introduced 1983 1969
Number produced 337 units 380 units
Average unit price $26 million $24 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 7.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 14.1 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 1183 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,996 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 5,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 1 x 8,618 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The AV-8B Harrier II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Harrier at $24 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 14 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or Harrier?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.