AV-8 Italy HarrierAV 8 Harrier Italian Navy model airplane. The Italian Navy used the AV 8B Harrier as a single seat, light attack aircraft to provide offensive air support. By virtue of its Vertical Short Take Off or Landing (V STOL) capability, the AV 8B can operate from a variety of amphibious ships, rapidly constructed expeditionary airfields, forward sites (e. g., roads), and damaged conventional airfields. This makes the aircraft particularly well suited for