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Anything related to the operation of aircraft around carriers: landing, take-off, taxi, storage, etc.
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What is the purpose of the arrow on the flightdeck of USS Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
The below photo of Midway class aircraft carrier USS Franklin Delano Roosevelt shows a long white arrow starting on the centerline of the flight deck and continuing up until the "42" at the bow.
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Carrier VTOL takeoff or not?
They usully don't take off vertically, but use a rolling takeoff instead. They accelerate forward before going up, as this generate lift using the wings plus the engine allowing a higher load of fuel …
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What is the fundamental difference between a land-based jet and a carrier capable jet?
Specific modifications will depend on the country and type, but in general:
The obvious:
Adding a method of stopping the plane; typically a tailhook. While some land-based planes have a tailhook whic …
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Which are the largest planes to have operated on an aircraft carrier?
The largest aircraft by weight and wingspan is the C-130, and then the U-2 by wingspan and the A-3 Skywarrior by weight. The C-130 was only used for testing to see if it would be possible to use it as …
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Why didn't we see many VTOL aircraft in the history of aircraft development?
VTOL (and STOVL) are concepts which were conceived as a result of not having large aircraft carriers or the space for a long runway. The primary feature of these aircraft is to enable them to take off …
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In the old days, why didn't aircraft use simpler systems to land on a Carrier?
In addition to what the others have already said, there was no need. There is a balance between the cost of something better and the actual benefits of it, primarily in terms of maintenance required, …
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