| Role | V/STOL ground-attack aircraft |
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| National origin | United States / United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas / British Aerospace Boeing / BAE Systems |
| First flight | YAV-8B:
9 November 1978 AV-8B: 5 November 1981 |
| Introduction | January 1985 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 1981–2003 |
| Number built | AV-8B: 337 (excluding the YAV-8B) |
| Unit cost |
US$24–30 million (1996)
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| Developed from | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
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