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[D19] AV-8B Harrier II 1/72
Description
The Harrier, which appeared in the early 1960s as the world's first practical V/STOL attack aircraft, caught the attention of the US Marine Corps as a landing support fighter and was adopted under the name AV-8A. However, operational problems due to insufficient payload and range were not easily resolved, and an improved version of the AV-8A was long sought. The AV-8B, which appeared under such circumstances, was significantly improved in order to meet the tactical requirements of the US Marine Corps. The main wings were enlarged, the cross section became a supercritical wing shape, and LERX (leading edge extension) was provided at the root of the main wing to improve aerodynamics. Moreover, the weight was kept to a minimum by extensive use of composite materials, and the auxiliary wheels kunder the wing were moved from the wing tips to the center of the main wing, and two underwing hardpoints were added.
