The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India’s navy did. This unique aircraft’s Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B. The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India’s navy did. This unique aircraft’s Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B.
