Originally Posted by
Just This Once...
Stopping a clean GR4 in that distance with TR would be no problem at all. If Rev/Rev doesn't appear for whatever reason it would be rather tense.
An approach end cable engagement is more reassuring.
Trials were done many years ago. Fit included tanks & outboard pods (simulating RTB from a war sortie) and the average stopping distance was, I think, around 2200ft using pre-selected full thrust reverse technique with max braking. Not sure of the wind conditions, but the conclusion was that an average sqn pilot should manage <2500ft. Yes, a Rev caption would arouse ones interest which is why it was only considered as an option returning to a base that was operating MOS following an enemy strike.
Peacetime runway minimas when I was there were 6000ft plus a cable or 7500ft without.