British Aerospace Harrier II GR.5
Developed in Great Britain by Hawker Siddeley (later part of British Aerospace) the Harrier is one of only two vertical/short takeoff and landing jets to go into full production. First placed in service by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy the Harrier first saw combat in the 1982 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina.
The Harrier II is a radically upgraded version of the original Harrier developed as a joint venture between British Aerospace and McDonnell-Douglas. The aircraft featured numerous changes to enhance its capabilities. These include a lighter weight construction using composite materials, a larger wing, and increased payload. Externally it is nearly identical to the AV-8B used by the United States Marine Corps. There are, however, many internal differences. The first British version of the Harrier II, the GR.5, entered RAF service in 1987 with the first squadron declared operational in 1989. Most of the forty-one GR.5s built were eventually upgraded to GR.7 status with improved night and all-weather combat capabilities. The Harrier II was retired from British service in 2010.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier FA2
Developed in Great Britain by Hawker Siddeley (later part of British Aerospace) the Harrier is one of only three vertical/short takeoff and landing jets to go into full production. First placed in service by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy the Harrier first saw combat in the 1982 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina.
The FA2 version of the Harrier is a greatly upgraded version of the original Sea Harrier and was used by the Royal Navy for fleet air defense and strike missions. The primary difference to other Harrier versions is the inclusion of a sophisticated air intercept radar in the larger nose of the aircraft. The FA2 was the only version of the Harrier capable of firing the AMRAAM radar guided air-to-air missile.

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3
Developed in Great Britain by Hawker Si