The Fearsome Plane That Approaches Old Age
The Harrier, affectionately known as the "Jump Jet," is a family of military aircraft that has left an indelible mark on the history of aviation. Developed by British manufacturer Hawker Siddeley in the 1960s, the Harrier was the first truly successful V/STOL aircraft. Its unique ability to take off and land vertically, thanks to the revolutionary Pegasus engine with rotatable nozzles, allowed it to operate from small, restricted areas like car parks or forest clearings.