Hasegawa [B10] 1:72 AV-8A Harrier
The AV-8A Harrier is a close air support attack aircraft for the United States Marine Corps. The Harrier, as the world's first operational vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft, was developed and made operational by the Hawker company. The British Royal Air Force swiftly adopted it as the GR.1. The AV-8A of the U.S. Marine Corps is essentially identical to the GR.1. However, it underwent an engine replacement, transitioning from the Pegasus Mk.102 to the more powerful Mk.103. This aircraft was then produced under license by McDonnell Douglas.
Specifications:
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 7.70m
- Length: 13.91m
- Height: 3.43m
- Maximum Take-off Weight: 8,165kg (VTOL), 11,430kg (STOL)
- Engine: Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk.103 (F-402-RR-402)
- Thrust: 9,300kg
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.95 at 300m altitude
- Maiden Flight: November 20, 1970 (for the YAV-8A prototype)
Description
The AV-8A Harrier is a close air support attack aircraft for the United States Marine Corps. The Harrier, as the world's first operational vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft, was developed and made operational by the Hawker company. The British Royal Air Force swiftly adopted it as the GR.1. The AV-8A of the U.S. Marine Corps is essentially identical to the GR.1. However, it underwent an engine replacement, transitioning from the Pegasus Mk.102 to the more powerful Mk.103. This aircraft was then produced under license by McDonnell Douglas.
Specifications:
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 7.70m
- Length: 13.91m
- Height: 3.43m
- Maximum Take-off Weight: 8,165kg (VTOL), 11,430kg (STOL)
- Engine: Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk.103 (F-402-RR-402)
- Thrust: 9,300kg
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.95 at 300m altitude
- Maiden Flight: November 20, 1970 (for the YAV-8A prototype)
