Key Points and Summary - The iconic Harrier "Jump Jet," famous for its unique vertical take-off and landing (V/STOL) capability, is nearing the end of its celebrated 40-year service with the U.S.

Born from a radical idea to take off vertically, the British-designed Harrier Jump Jet became the world’s first successful V/STOL fighter. Using Rolls-Royce Pegasus thrust-vectoring engines, it could ...

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