Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
Other than the simple reason that no non-STOVL land-based design has EVER been developed into a successful (Seafire had some major flaws) carrier-based variant.
Oh and the various Heath-Robinson concepts already wheeled out to get typhoon to be CV-compatible (periscopes anyone????)
Take it the Rafale M now in full air to air variant and air to ground variant was not a success then. They ve managed not only to develop the multi role aspect of a land base aircraft, but also adapt it for carrier ops whilst we are still pi**ing about with our air to air typhoon?
Nevermind eh?