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Why Britain did not make another Harrier?

The British government retired its Harrier fleet as part of the strategic defence and security review (SDSR). Critics say the decision to get rid of the Harriers along with the Ark Royal aircraft carrier leaves the UK without a carrier able to operate strike aircraft until 2020.

Why was the Harrier jet retired?

The decision to close down the British Harrier force almost overnight was significant in many ways. The joint Royal Air Force/Royal Navy fleet of vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft stemmed from a Cold War desire to operate from small, unprepared airstrips.

Is the Hawker Harrier still in service?

Between 1969 and 2003, 824 Harrier variants were delivered. While the manufacture of new Harriers concluded in 1997, the last remanufactured aircraft (Harrier II Plus configuration) was delivered in December 2003, ending the Harrier production line.

Do the Marines still fly the Harrier?

AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft will stay operational with US Marine Corps until 2029. The AV-8B Harrier II vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) attack aircraft will continue to be used by the U.S. Marine Corps until 2029 despite the arrival of the F-35B.

When did the RAF retire the Harrier?

British Aerospace Harrier II

Do the US Marines still fly the Harrier?

Can the F 35 take off vertically?

The United States Air Force and the majority of F-35 international allied customers operate the F-35A. Can land vertically like a helicopter and take-off in very short distances. This allows it to operate from austere, short-field bases and a range of air-capable ships.

Does the Harrier have a gun?

Weapons. The Harrier II Plus is capable of deploying a wide range of weapon systems, including the air-to-air AMRAAM and Sparrow missiles, air-to-surface AGM-65 Maverick missiles, anti-ship Harpoon and Sea Eagle missiles, 25mm cannon, and a range of bombs and rockets.

Does anyone still fly the Harrier?

The Marine Corps currently retains 126 AV-8B and TAV-8B aircraft, with only 80 Harrier aircraft in active service as of 2018. Each fighter squadron operates 16 AV-8B Harrier jets. The Marine Corps currently plans to have all squadrons transitioned to or start to transition to the F-35 platform by 2026.