Hello to everyone on my first post.
I have been a fan of the Eagle and Ark Royal aircraft carriers and Essex Class including the 27C conversions for many years and I have the following question.
On the Eagle and Ark Royal, after their conversions, both have their forward catapults on the port side and one on the angled deck whereas the Essex Class Carrier has both catapults away from the Angled Deck.
I know one of the reasons for the angled deck was for aircraft that did not catch the arrestor wires, it could most times safely take off again. I thought the other reason was that the could do simulatenous take offs and landings.
The Essex Carrier, I believe could do this whereas the Eagle or Ark Royal could not.
Is this correct and what would be the reason?
Thanks in advance
I have been a fan of the Eagle and Ark Royal aircraft carriers and Essex Class including the 27C conversions for many years and I have the following question.
On the Eagle and Ark Royal, after their conversions, both have their forward catapults on the port side and one on the angled deck whereas the Essex Class Carrier has both catapults away from the Angled Deck.
I know one of the reasons for the angled deck was for aircraft that did not catch the arrestor wires, it could most times safely take off again. I thought the other reason was that the could do simulatenous take offs and landings.
The Essex Carrier, I believe could do this whereas the Eagle or Ark Royal could not.
Is this correct and what would be the reason?
Thanks in advance
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