The F-18 HARV (High Alpha Research Vehicle) pushed the limits of flight, exploring extreme maneuverability and high-angle-of-attack performance. With NASA at the helm, this modified Hornet helped ...

The F-18 HARV or High Alpha Research Vehicle was a NASA testbed used to study performance at high angles of attack or alpha. The aircraft flew from 1989 to 1996 in a 3 phased research program that ...