Hasegawa 1 / 72 AV-8B Harrier Ⅱ japan NEW

● Harrier who first appeared in the world as the world's first practical V / STOL attack machine attracted attention to the US Marine Corps as a landing support fighter and was adopted under the name AV-8A.
However, operational problems due to the payload and lack of cruising distance have been hardly solved, and the development type of AV-8A has long been sought.
The AV-8B which appeared under such circumstances was greatly improved in capacity to meet the tactical demands of the US Marine Corps.
The main wing was enlarged, its cross section became a super critical airfoil, and LERX (front edge extension) was provided at the root of the main wing, and it was aerodynamically improved.
Moreover, due to heavy use of composite materials, the weight was kept to a minimum, and the auxiliary wheels under the wing moved from the wing tip to the central part of the main wing, and the wing hard point increased by two places.
Meanwhile, avionics was also greatly modernized, ARBS (angular velocity bombing system) which was put into practical use with the A - 4 M Sky Hawk was equipped in the aircraft, the accuracy of weapon drop remarkably improved,
Furthermore, in addition to adopting a multi-purpose display and a HOTAS method (capable of operating various systems without leaving the control stick and throttle), the canopy was enlarged, the wide field of view was obtained and the maneuverability was improved.
In addition, we improved thrust efficiency by adopting a zero / scarf nozzle on the front air exhaust nozzle and front exhaust nozzle, and at the time of VTOL, it is a newly installed retractable front fence and a conventional detachable type strake that has become larger , These lift improvement devices (LIDS ... Lift Improvement Devices) have made it possible to effectively use ground reflection jet lift.
In addition, the aerial receiving machine has a retractable oil receiving probe.
The first actual warfare deployment was made to VMA - 331 in 1985.

【Data】 AV-8B HARRIER II
Occupant: 1 person
Overall width: 9.25 m
Total length: 14.12 m
Height: 3.56 m
Engine: Pegasus R.R. F - 402 - RR - 408 × 1 (thrust 10, 795 kg × 1)
Maximum take-off weight: 14,515 kg (at STOL)
Maximum speed: 1,080 km / h
First flight: September 6, 1978 (prototype)