Harrier VTOL Power: The Jet That Hovers

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Experience the incredible vertical takeoff and landing power of the AV-8B Harrier—an aircraft that changed how the U.S. Marine Corps operates from sea and land. From hovering over the deck of the USS Wasp to launching missions in tight or improvised spaces, the Harrier’s VTOL capability remains unmatched even decades after its debut.  Watch this legendary jet in action and discover why the Marines still rely on its unique flexibility as the F-35B gradually takes the lead.  #Harrier #AV8B #VTOL #MarineCorps #USNavy #WaspClass #MilitaryAviation #Shorts #JetTakeoff #VerticalTakeoff

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00:00Out here in the open Mediterranean, the Marine Corps' AV-8B Harrier reveals the power that changed modern air operations.

00:09Watch as this aircraft hovers like a helicopter, then surges forward like a jet.

00:14Since 1985, the Harrier's unique vertical takeoff and landing ability has allowed Marines to launch from tight spaces, remote beaches, and assault ships like the USS Wasp.

00:25Even as it's gradually replaced by the F-35B, the Harrier remains an icon of agility and mission-ready flexibility, proving why vertical flight still matters on the modern battlefield.

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