Boeing AV-8B Harrier II, Night Attack. Unique high-quality poster of a
US Marine Corps Harrier, shot at night, with full moon above The Harrier was originally designed to provide fast,
effective close-air support for U.S. Marine Corps ground forces and to fly interdiction missions. It adds a multimission
capability to the vertical/short takeoff and landing features that allow Harriers to operate where other fixed-wing
aircraft cannot. It is the most advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jet in use today. The radar-equipped
Harrier II Plus can now perform a wide range of missions around the clock.
The radar, in conjunction with the aircraft's night-attack systems, increases the pilot's ability to perform and
air-to-air missions in darkness and adverse weather. The Harrier II Plus radar also provides improved and pilot
situational awareness. The Harrier II Plus is also equipped with an increased-thrust version of the Rolls-Royce
Pegasus F402-RR which is found in night-attack Harrier lls.
The AV-8B was the first U.S. Marine Corps tactical aircraft to arrive in the theater during Operation Desert Storm.
Harrier lls operated from an unused airfield and a small forward-based airstrip, as well as from ships in the Gulf.
During the 42 days of combat, 86 Harrier lls flew 3,380 combat sorties, 4,112 combat hours, and delivered six million
pounds of ordnance. Throughout Desert Storm, Harrier II squadrons achieved an aircraft readiness than 90 percent,
hence the nickname "JumpJet".
Text At Bottom Of The Poster:
Boeing AV-8B Harrier II "Night Attack" VMA-223 "Bulldogs" MCAS Cherry Point, NC. - Armed with
2 X AGM-65E, 2 X AGM-65F, GAU-12U/ 25mm cannon - ©
Size: 18 x 24 inches
Artwork: full color photograph
Print Method: 4-color off-set lithography
Paper: 115lb hot-pressed off-set
Finish: varnish coat
Reference: SR0001 |