Plane Spotting - McDonnell Douglas / Boeing (original: Hawker Siddeley) Harrier II (AV-8B)

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Spanish Navy Harrier II & Romanian Mig-21

ICAO Type AV-8B

Model Harrier II (AV-8B)

Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas / Boeing (original: Hawker Siddeley)

Airline Spanish Navy (Armada Española)

Livery Spanish Navy

Military Military

Engine Rolls-Royce Pegasus

Thrust 96 kN (21,600 lbf)

Wingspan 9.25 m

Length 14.12 m

Height 3.55 m

MTOW 14,515 kg

Range 3,500 km (ferry range with drop tanks)

Capacity 1 (pilot), up to 4,080 kg weapons

Cruise Speed 900 km/h

Noise Rating Typically around 116 dB (no ICAO civilian rating; military aircraft)