Just loaded G2 Add-ons Vol 4. the Harrier can do a "harrier" as well as other 3D maneuvers. There's also an Edge 540 on the add-on as well (Is this foreshadowing that Great Planes is going to come out with an Edge...???)

........Mark

lol,, my name in rfg2 mlultiplayer is 3dflierkid if u see me we gotta get a scrreenshot of me and u hovrin cause i can hover the harier vertically too. its the power to wiay ratio:P

Can you take off vertically like the real harrier?

yes.

Hi Chris, Yes, it can take off vertically. When I saw the Add-on included the Harrier I thought "no big deal". Then once I flew it, it's actually a blast. You can vector the thrust of the side nozzles (like the real one) with a flap knob or 3 position switch. You basically take off like a heli but then point the nozzles aft and away she goes. It also has thrust outlets on the wingtips (again like the full-scale) so when you're in a hover you can peg the aileron and it will spin like a top!