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Discusses the jet fighter airplane known as the AV-8B Harrier, its uses, engine, weapons, and future in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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The AV-8B Harrier is a Marine Corps jet fighter that can lift straight into the air when it reaches a speed of 60 miles per hour. Because the AV-8Bs require little space for take-offs and landings, they ""jump"" to quickly provide air support for ground troops. This special plane may look strange with wings located on top of the body and huge air inlets behind the cockpit, but these features enable the plane to lift almost vertically. The jump jets carry a range of weapons and electronic devices. Most of these are for air-to-ground combat, but some are heat-seeking missiles, designed to lock on to other jets. Excellent action photographs show the jets from several angles. As part of the ""War Planes"" series, this book is sure to capture the attention of young aviation fans. The text is brief, but charts, an index, additional sources, and a glossary provide many quick facts.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database""

"The AV-8B Harrier is a Marine Corps jet fighter that can lift straight into the air when it reaches a speed of 60 miles per hour. Because the AV-8Bs require little space for take-offs and landings, they ""jump"" to quickly provide air support for ground troops. This special plane may look strange with wings located on top of the body and huge air inlets behind the cockpit, but these features enable the plane to lift almost vertically. The jump jets carry a range of weapons and electronic devices. Most of these are for air-to-ground combat, but some are heat-seeking missiles, designed to lock on to other jets. Excellent action photographs show the jets from several angles. As part of the ""War Planes"" series, this book is sure to capture the attention of young aviation fans. The text is brief, but charts, an index, additional sources, and a glossary provide many quick facts.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"""

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