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How fast does a Harrier jet go?

The Harrier jump jet, officially known as the BAE Systems Harrier, has several variants with different maximum speeds:

1. Hawker Siddeley Harrier (GR.1/GR.3):

- Maximum Speed: 735 mph (1,183 km/h) at sea level

2. BAe Harrier II (GR.5/GR.7/GR.9):

- Maximum Speed: 665 mph (1,071 km/h) at sea level

3. BAe Harrier II Plus (AV-8B):

- Maximum Speed: 655 mph (1,054 km/h) at sea level

4. McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II:

- Maximum Speed: 655 mph (1,054 km/h) at sea level

5. Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Plus:

- Maximum Speed: 667 mph (1,075 km/h) at sea level

These speeds represent the maximum level flight speeds of the Harrier jet variants.