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The Early Prototype
Testing began in early July 1960 and by the end of the year the aircraft had achieved both vertical take-off and horizontal flight. The test program also explored the possibility of use upon aircraft carriers, such as war ships and naval ships, but sadly three of them crashed in 1963 at an air show, showing to the world that this airplane has turned faulty. -
The first generation
Since the Prototyope was later trashed, Britain's air force then creathed the "British Aerospace Sea Harrier" it is a naval V/STOL jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, same as the prototype but still, different. -
The second coming
The Harrier was extensively redeveloped by McDonnell Douglas and British Aerospace, leading to the Boeing/BAE Systems AV-8B Harrier II, a more modern version of the jump jet family, it can withstand more ressistance against outside forces and has included weapon systems, making it useful for attacks.
