The goal was to obtain a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II fighter jet. It was part of a promotion from soft drink maker Pepsi, where for various points consumers could claim a variety of prizes ...

These include the F-35 Lightning II, known as the most advanced fighter jet to date, and the jets in the Harrier family, such as the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. But how exactly do these ...

22,000 pounds of thrust enable the Harrier II to hover like a helicopter ... soon be replaced by the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Sean Bell enjoyed a first career in the RAF where he flew Harrier fighter jets from land and sea, and served on numerous staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence and overseas. In addition ...

Fighter jets are some of the world's most advanced ... maneuvers but also to hover when necessary. Conversely, Harrier jets direct their four swiveling nozzles downward, directing thrust to ...