AV-8B Harrier II: History, Performance and Discussion

[tripod2008]

@Mytho-GR1

There is no proof that they can

Are you sure, the left hand image certainly doesn’t look like a British Harrier to me?

[ID_Heaven]

Do you guys talk about that?

[oom1992]

I’m lucky cap in 13 sep 2023

I guess now AGM-65E on cdk server but not replace AGM-65D on USMC AV-8B+

[Mytho-GR1]

The one on the left is a mock up and was for the British and the one on the right is a Sea Harrier FA2

[Mytho-GR1]

and says are not authorized

[TyphoonCro]

I guess that settles it then…

[tripod2008]

@Mytho-GR1

says are not authorized

And? Provisions to do so as stated were included with the -B(NA) & -B+, there are a number of stores configurations that are not authorized that are possible across a large number of aircraft (even discounting all of those that would fall under asymmetric loading conditions).

And its not like the a AV-8B(DA) or -(NA) are implemented in the US tree either.

[meki98]

Doas someone know if the us av8b+ also had access to cm rails similar to the f-14b and the British sea Harrier fa2?

[Abyss_Revenant]

IIRC, AV-8B+ never had BOLs, but there were mentions that they were tested on him in ’99. (IDK, Av-8B+ or simple AV-8B was.)

[oom1992]

Gaijin confirmed AV-8B Night Attack is a new premium pre-order pack for USA

This suggestion move to implemented soon

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B(NA) Harrier II - A truly American Harrier

poll poll McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II [image] Description

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Seeking to anticipate an RAF and USMC requirement for a Harrier follow-on even as the aircraft was entering service, Hawker Siddeley and McDonnell Douglas joined forces to consider a new airframe, while Rolls-Royce paired up with Pratt & Whitney in engine development. Using as their basis earlier P.1184 and P.1185 series of schemes, the partners evolved the prematurely designated “AV-16” and its 25,000lb st (111.2kN)…

[Shin_Kazama]

Part of me is a bit sad it’s the Night Attack instead of original Day Attack Harrier II, since it likely won’t get either of the really cool camouflage schemes (unless as marketplace skins)

[meki98]

Gaijin didn’t feel generous today so the av8b will only be able to Carry 4 small jdams

Instead of 8 or 10

[oom1992]

AGM-65D & AGM-65F replace with AGM-65E2 & AGM-65F on USMC AV-8B+

For AV-8B Night Attack (NA), AGM-65F instead AGM-65G

[meki98]

What was the difference between f and g?
Pretty sure the e was a laser guided g(big penetrating warhead) meverick

[tripod2008]

@meki98

What was the difference between f and g?

Its nothing all too relevant to the game, just that the Safety and Arming system is to NAVY specifications and that they are HERO certified for storage and use aboard ships.

[TyphoonCro]

Shouldn’t AV-8B NA have the RR-408 engine?
Currently in game it has RR-406

According to first source (Hawker Harrier: Warfare With Vertical Velocity, Aeroplane Icon), from 15th airframe and onwards, the NA Harriers used 408

Another source (World Air Power Journal Vol.32) also states that NA had RR-408

[sudo_su1]

Bug report:

APG-65 missing GMTI, GMTT, SSS, SST modes:

https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/S3GdbskAvub3

[meki98]

what are they used for?

[tripod2008]

@meki98

what are they used for

Performing Search and Tracking operations optimized for targeting Naval (Surface) and Ground targets. Basically they can be used to help improve targeting accuracy and decrease pilot workload in setting up attacks / locks onto specific targets off boresight.

[TyphoonCro]

• AV-8B (NA) — thrust has been increased, engine has been changed to F402-RR-408.

A nice change for AV-8B (NA)
Now it uses same engine as AV-8B Plus