McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
- YAV-8B
- Two prototypes converted in 1978 from existing AV-8A airframes (BuNo 158394, 158395).
- AV-8B Harrier II
- "Day Attack" variant. Most were upgraded to one of the following two variants, while the remainder were withdrawn from service. 4 full scale development (FSD) aircraft were built in 1982, followed by 162 production aircraft, built 1983-1989.
- AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack
- Incorporates a Navigation Forward Looking Infrared camera (NAVFLIR). Upgraded cockpit, compatible with night vision goggles. More powerful Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11 engine. Originally designated AV-8D.
- AV-8B Harrier II+
- Similar to the Night Attack variant, with the addition of an APG-65 radar. It is used by the USMC, Spanish Navy, and Italian Navy. 72 were converted from existing AV-8B, 43 were new built from 1993 to 1997.
- TAV-8B Harrier II
- Two-seat trainer version. 23 were built between 1986 and 1992.
- TAV-8B Harrier II+
- Two two-seat trainer aircraft built for Italy 1990 to 1991.
- EAV-8B Matador II
- Company designation for the Spanish Navy version. 12 were built 1987 to 1988.
- EAV-8B Matador II+
- AV-8B Harrier II+ for Spanish Navy, 11 were converted from EAV-8B, 8 were new built 1995 to 1997.
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