mcdonnell douglas av-8b harrier ii

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the mcdonnell douglas (now boeing) av-8b harrier ii is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the harrier jump jet family, capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing (v/stol). the aircraft is primarily employed on light attack or multi-role missions, ranging from close air support of ground troops to armed reconnaissance. the av-8b is used by the united states marine corps (usmc), the spanish navy, and the italian navy. a variant of the av-8b, the british aerospace harrier ii, was developed for the british military, while another, the tav-8b, is a dedicated two-seat trainer