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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Hawker Siddeley AV-8C Harrier
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–1970
Quantity
47
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1967
- Service Entry Year1971
- Crew1
- Primary Roleground-attack, close air support, reconnaissance
- Generationfirst-generation V/STOL
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine Typeturbofan
- Engine ModelRolls-Royce Pegasus 10 (Pegasus Mk 102)
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)91.4
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed1,186 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.97 Mach
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Ferry Range3,300 km
- Combat Radius370 km
- Rate of Climb15,240 m/s
- G-Limit7
- Takeoff Run0 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length13.87 m
- Wingspan7.7 m
- Height3.43 m
- Wing Area18.68
- Empty Weight5,533 kg
- Loaded Weight7,711 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight11,340 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints7
- Weapons Payload2,270 kg
- Internal Gun2x 30mm ADEN
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built47
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1987
- Production Start1970
- Production End1970
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
0
years in production
47
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Hawker Siddeley AV-8C HarrierSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 |  United States | 102 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
59MULTIROLE FIGHTERS19COLD WAR · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS172UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS38PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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