Another carrier hook placement dilemma
Have a look at another carrier hook placement dilemma, this time with the hook placed between the fore & aft wheels. Quite a pitching moment if the speeds are not spot on. Typical landing speeds were around 83-87 kts – with the throttle closed just before touchdown, and like a glider, spoilers 'pickled' to initiate the roundout.
Only a single catch wire was used because of the gear trampling problems.