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December 25th 03, 11:35 AM
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Well, in the US, Harriers are designated AV-8 - so attack, not fighter. In the UK, they are Harrier GR.x (x being the mark number), for ground attack and recce - so, still not fighters. The Sea harrier is designated FA.2, since it's got a realistic air combat role. I think that if the USAF had adopted the harrier, it would have an F designation, or at the very least F/A. The USAF simply doesn't like to recognize the concept of an attack aircraft. all the best -- Dan Ford email: see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com 
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