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A flight deck crewman directs the pilot of a U.S. Marine Corp AV-8B Harrier as it touches down on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations at sea on Sept. 24, 2013. The Harrier is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced) and is embarked on board the Kearsarge as part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (DoD photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released))

A flight deck crewman directs the pilot of a U.S. Marine Corp AV-8B Harrier as it touches down on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations at sea on Sept. 24, 2013. The Harrier is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced) and is embarked on board the Kearsarge as part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (DoD photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released))

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Why the AV-8B Harrier Fighter Might Have Been Destined to Fail

Key Points and Summary – While high combat losses can often indicate a great aircraft used in high-risk missions, like the A-10 Warthog, this...

Kris OsbornJuly 29, 2025