Hi folks,
can someone please explain why a combination of bow-ramp and a shortened catapult cannot or will not be used?
The bow-ramp would add its effect to a lower powered catapult (with a faster reloading cycle). I accept that a "beefed-up" nose gear might be required but surely that gets a thump on a conventional landing.
Maybe, future airframe designs could include this capability to make this viable.
That this method is not being used indicates that it is not workable, but I would appreciate more of a reason why.
Thank you.