MIL-F-83300; view from an aircraft designer

The MIL-F-83300 V/STOL Flying Qualities Specification is reviewed from three aspects: (1) its effectiveness as a guide to the attainment of well balanced V/STOL aircraft design; (2) the relevance of its requirements to the successful emergence of the Harrier; and (3) its relative merits and deficiencies when compared to the AGARD V/STOL Handling Criteria. Suggested changes for making it a more useful tool for the V/STOL aircraft designer are presented.