The harrier (Sea included) was a versatile airplane that fitted the needs of the time! People can say this or that about this plane but anyone who served with them; will say they were their best friend!! Pilots have said that it was initially a hard plane to fly, but given time they surprised themselves by what it could do and how it could aide ground forces with strength, impact and sheer dominance! It has had it’s time and in my opinion out performed its abilities! You could say that the Euro fighter is a good sister plane but if you know anything about this plane, your know it’s not the replacement! Look I loved this air boat, I’m proud of that plane; it’s British. But I’m also aware this was not jet fighter; but then again it really was not utilized as a jet per say!! I do knock it 1 star because it did have areas that it just could not do well under! But I will say that I’m proud that I served with this plane!