How much does a Harrier Jump Jet cost?

A used Sea Harrier Jump Jet costs just $1.5 million dollars, which is pretty damn reasonable, considering an F-35 runs about $120 million dollars, if you get the cheap one.

Is the Harrier Jump Jet still used?

Replacement. During 2010, it was announced that the RAF and RN would retire their remaining Harriers by 2011, and in December 2010 the RAF’s Harrier GR9s made their last operational flights.

How many Harrier jump jets crashed?

two
The Harrier is among the coolest, most ingenious aircraft ever designed, but the downsides of its design and a long history of failures mean two recent crashes are hardly surprising.

Which countries still use the Harrier Jump Jet?

At present the Boeing/BAE Systems AV-8B Harrier II is used by NATO countries such as the United States, Spain and Italy. A modified version, the BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II is used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

How much fuel does a Harrier jet use?

The Harrier consumes about 160-170 pounds of fuel per minute while in a hover.

How many Harrier jets does the US have?

The Marine Corps currently retains 126 AV-8B and TAV-8B aircraft, with only 80 Harrier aircraft in active service as of 2018. Each fighter squadron operates 16 AV-8B Harrier jets. The Marine Corps currently plans to have all squadrons transitioned to or start to transition to the F-35 platform by 2026.

How long can a Harrier fly?

The Harrier can only hover for 90 seconds, in this time it uses 150 gallons of water to keep the engine cool. To save fuel a simple ramp allows the plane to take off on a very short runway. This is used by the Royal Navy Carriers. The planes appear to hop into the air.

How many missiles can a Harrier carry?

Its default multi-role loadout enables it to carry up to six unguided iron bombs, two short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles, and twin 70 mm rocket pods loaded with up to fourteen rockets fitted with high-explosive dual purpose (HEDP) warheads.

What jet is in Top Gun?

While Lockheed’s Skunk Works division did help “Top Gun: Maverick” bring the Mach 10 Darkstar plane to life in the film, a company spokesman did remind Space.com that it is only a movie.