HMH Publications DH-011 BAE Systems Harrier II & Boeing AV-8B Harrier II (Plus) (English Version)

Category: Modelling book, thematic literature
Publisher: HMH Publications
Language: English
Format: Softcover, 140 pages, high-quality paper
Dimensions: 240 mm x 240 mm

HMH Publications DH-011 BAE Systems Harrier II & Boeing AV-8B Harrier II (Plus) is a unique English-language publication dedicated to military aviation enthusiasts and modelers looking for detailed photographic documentation of one of the world’s most recognizable VTOL aircraft. The book, part of the renowned "Duke Hawkins Aircraft in Detail" series, offers over 410 high-quality photographs, showcasing both British aircraft – Harrier GR7, GR9, and T10/12 – as well as American versions such as the Boeing AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Night Attack, and AV-8B Harrier II Plus (with radar).

Contents and Purpose of the Book

• Extensive photo report showing not only profiles and armament but also cockpit details, landing gear, avionics equipment, airframe elements, and the characteristic Harrier vectored thrust nozzle system.
• Historical background – the Harrier II has been used in numerous armed conflicts from the 1980s to modern times, by both the Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) and the US Marines (United States). The publication discusses its use during, among others, the Gulf Wars, the Balkans, and Afghanistan.
• Detailed shots of the key versions, useful for modelers building replicas in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale, as well as for contemporary military aviation enthusiasts.
• The book is printed on high-quality paper, allowing macro photos to reproduce the tiniest construction and maintenance marking details of the aircraft.

Who is it for?

The publication is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers and collectors seeking a reliable photographic and technical source for realistically recreating both British and American Harriers. Level of difficulty of use: 1/5 (excellent for quickly finding unique details).

We especially recommend it for those focused on faithfully reproducing details of aircraft models from the "Cold War" era and modern military conflicts. "HMH Publications DH-011" is an invaluable aid and inspiration for every aviation history and scale modeling enthusiast.