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The Aircraft Set To Replace The Iconic AV-8B Harrier On Amphibious Assault Ships

By PlaneNews Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:14 GMT Aviation news briefing
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Iconic AV-8B Harrier On Amphibious Assault Ships

The Harrier is gone, but its unique role is not. The F-35B is turning amphibious ships into something far more capable than the Harrier ever could.

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