Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

AV-8B Harrier II Plus – VMA-311 “Tomcats”, USMC, USS Peleliu, February 2012

1:72 Scale.  Length: 7.75".  Wingspan: 5"


Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide

USMC VMF-311 was established on December 1, 1942 and redesignated VMA-311 in 1957. On November 22, 1988, AV-8B Harrier 163664 was delivered to VMA-311 ‘Tomcats’. The squadron later took part in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In 2002 the wings, tail, and various other parts were added to a new fuselage that would become an AV-8B Harrier II+ and assigned new BuNo.165584, MSN B321. VMA-311’s home base is MCAS Yuma, Arizona and in February 2012 operated from USS Peleliu conducting deck landing qualifications during Iron Fist 2012.

The AV-8B Harrier II Plus is the second-generation Vertical and/or Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) ground-attack aircraft operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. It is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, typically operated from smaller carriers and large amphibious assault ships. The British Harrier GR7/GR9 are operated by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.


Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of an AV-8 Harrier II Plus features: