First on and off - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Alex Smart · #1 29th September 2018, 17:56

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

PMoz99 · #2 29th September 2018, 18:28

Very interesting.
Thanks Alex

edwest2 · #3 29th September 2018, 23:17

Thank you, Alex.

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

Alex Smart · #4 30th September 2018, 12:54

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 · #5 1st October 2018, 14:03

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Originally Posted by edwest2

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