AV-8B A Second Generation V/STOL

State-of-the-art technology developments have enabled the enhancement of an operationally proven, superior weapon system to provide next generation capability. Significant advances applicable to vertical and short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft have been made in aerodynamic, propulsion, composite structure and avionics technologies. These have been incorporated into the AV-8B Weapon System, whose performance has been demonstrated through the YAV-8B prototype flight program.