Harrier (fighter)
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Harrier were the first successful fighter aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, although short takeoff and vertical landing is preferred. Variants are used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and United States Marine Corps.
Britain
As of 2000, the British military no longer differentiate between sea and land Harriers. The 1998 Strategic Defence Review which announced the creation of a "Joint Force 2000" (JF2000, with the mission "To provide a force able to deploy from land and sea, capable of precision attack of sea, land and air targets, able to undertake timely reconnaissance, and air escort of joint and allied assets." Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag