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**Data for each of these
characteristics can be
obtained by contacting
the EICO
Aviation Specialist
at the NAVFAC Criteria
Office.
|
 The
AV-8B Harrier II is a second generation V/STOL aircraft based on the
original British Harrier design in the late 1960's. The USMC AV-8B Harrier
II completed Operational Evaluation in March 1985 and was granted Approval
for Full Production (AFP) in September 1985. Initial Operational Capability
(IOC) for this day attack version of the aircraft was achieved in August
1985. A two-seat training version was introduced in July 1987. A night
attack version of the aircraft was introduced in September 1989. The
primary mission of the AV-8B Harrier II is to provide close air support
to ground forces. Secondary missions include short range interdiction,
fighter escort, deck launched intercept, and combat air patrol.
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Aircraft Type |
Fighter |
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Aircraft Manufacturer
|
McDonnell
Douglas
|
Engine Manufacturer |
Rolls-Royce
|
Engine Number |
F402-RR-406A |
Type of Landing Gear |
Special |
Design Gear Load |
15,000 lbs |
Design Tire Pressure |
125 psi |
Pass/Cov Ratio Channelized |
3.89 |
Pass/Cov Ratio Unchannelized |
7.47 |
|
|
Wingspan |
30.3 ft
|
Length (Overall) |
46.0 ft |
Height (Overall) |
11.7 ft |
Wheelbase |
11.4 ft |
Nose to centerline of main gear |
** |
Wheel track (tread) |
** |
|
|
Minimum turning radius |
29.4 ft |
Engine operating danger areas -
idle |
34 mph @
45 ft Aft |
Ground clearance |
** |
Electrical Service |
• Maximum kVa by aircraft
for 400Hz distribution |
** |
Mechanical Service |
• Air starting system |
** |
• Preconditioned air |
** |
• Environmental control air |
** |
|
|
Min takeoff weight |
12.75 klbs
|
Min takeoff distance at min
takeoff weight |
900 ft |
Min takeoff distance at min
takeoff weight with abort distance |
6,375 ft |
Max takeoff weight at peace-time |
29.75 klbs |
Max takeoff weight at war-time |
32 klbs |
Min takeoff distance at max
takeoff weight |
2,600 ft |
Min landing weight |
14.79 klbs
|
Max landing weight |
26 klbs |
Min landing distance at min
landing weight |
3,750 ft |
Min landing distance at max
landing weight |
8,250 ft |
Peace-time weight used for
pavement evaluation |
** |
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