Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Harrier II
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–2011
Quantity
143
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1985
- Service Entry Year1987
- Crew1
- Primary RoleV/STOL strike aircraft
- Generationsecond
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Pegasus Mk. 105
- Engine ModelRolls-Royce Pegasus 105/107
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)98
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed1,064.808 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Rate of Climb74.752 m/s
- Takeoff Run0 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length14.021 m
- Wingspan9.25 m
- Height0.203 m
- Wing Area21.37
- Empty Weight5,670 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload3,035 kg
- Internal Gunyes
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built143
- Operators2
- Variants10
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2011
- Production Start1985
- Production End2011
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 1990Entered service
- 2011Production ended
37
years in service
22
years in production
143
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
HARRIER II · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
33GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT14COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT95UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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