AV-8 B Plus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AV-8_Harrier
gptkbp:aircraft_operated high-wing configuration
capable of operating from aircraft carriers
B Ae Harrier II
limited air-to-air capabilities
gptkbp:armament various bombs and missiles
gptkbp:avionics advanced avionics suite
gptkbp:combat_radius 550 km
gptkbp:country Spain, Italy, and others
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1991
gptkbp:defense_mechanism effective ground attack platform
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:design V/ STOL aircraft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_F402-RR-408
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1981
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,175 liters
gptkbp:future_plans potential for continued service
gptkbp:height 3.76 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AV-8 B Plus
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1983
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 14.63 m
gptkbp:logistics requires specialized logistics support
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy to maintain
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:material composite materials
designed for carrier operations
gptkbp:max_speed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:mission multi-role capabilities
gptkbp:modifications upgraded avionics and weapons systems
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Harrier_Jump_Jet
gptkbp:notable_event various operational incidents
gptkbp:number_built over 300
gptkbp:operational_history extensive combat history
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 km
gptkbp:price $24 million
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:battle
gptkbp:propulsion thrust vectoring capabilities
gptkbp:range 2,100 km
gptkbp:retirement_year still in service
gptkbp:role vertical takeoff and landing
gptkbp:roll_rate high roll rate
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk._12
gptkbp:sensor targeting and reconnaissance systems
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 m
gptkbp:stealth_features limited stealth capabilities
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AV-8_B_Harrier_II
gptkbp:training gptkb:TAV-8_B
gptkbp:upgrades ongoing upgrades planned
gptkbp:variant gptkb:AV-8_B_Harrier_II_Plus
gptkbp:wingspan 9.12 m