AV-8BハリアーIIの垂直離着陸（VTOL）と機体の姿勢制御の仕組み

航空機の回転軸のイメージ

190826-M-EC058-1385 RED SEA (Aug. 26, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released)

161009-N-JW440-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct 9, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Oct. 9, 2016. The 22nd MEU embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rawad Madanat/Released)

190310-N-YH603-1116 190310-N-YH603-1116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 10, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Reymond Rallos gives the signal to launch an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), March 10, 2019. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore/Released) 220423-N-MZ836-1313 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 23, 2022) An AV-8B Harrier, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes-off of the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations April 23, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

191119-N-PQ586-1199 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a tiger cruise air show. Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are embarked aboard Boxer on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Ann Hattell/Released)

170205-N-XT039-023 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is conducting unit-level training to ensure warfighting readiness in preparation for a routine patrol in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

170614-M-GE751-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier short take off-vertical landing aircraft prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the Pacific Ocean. The ship and its expeditionary strike group are operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

220120-N-ZW128-1080 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), launches from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 20, 2022. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)

161009-N-JW440-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct 9, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Oct. 9, 2016. The 22nd MEU embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rawad Madanat/Released)

170614-M-GE751-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier short take off-vertical landing aircraft prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the Pacific Ocean. The ship and its expeditionary strike group are operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

161009-N-JW440-025 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct 9, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Oct. 9, 2016. The 22nd MEU embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rawad Madanat/Released)