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Alex Smart

29th September 2018 17:56

First on and off

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/firs...th/?no_cache=1

PMoz99

29th September 2018 18:28

Re: First on and off

Very interesting.
Thanks Alex

edwest2

29th September 2018 23:17

Re: First on and off

Thank you, Alex.

I think the ski-ramp is something US carriers could imitate. A simple, elegant concept.

Alex Smart

30th September 2018 12:54

Re: First on and off

Yes Ed, and if I remember correctly it was developed, not from military expertese but from the idea put forward by a naval officers wife who was keen on Skiing.I believe she received a bounty for it?

PMoz99

1st October 2018 14:03

Re: First on and off

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwest2 (Post 258473)

Thank you, Alex.

I think the ski-ramp is something US carriers could imitate. A simple, elegant concept.

If I remember my readings correctly, the problem with the ski ramp carriers is that the aircraft can't carry heavy loads, so there is a restriction on payload.
The US catapults allow their a/c to carry a full load.
Peter

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