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Old 19th Apr 2013, 17:52
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Engines,
I am supportive of the idea. It seems to make some sense (purchase & operating cost of the Ospreys aside).
On post 3320 of the Future Carrier thread, GreenKnight posted a graphic of the two deck layouts for CVF.

My understanding was that for the angled deck, there was an extra attachement which was fitted to the port side of the deck to provide the necessary width.

My thoughts were that an angled deck in addition to the ski-jump allows for more flexibility and provide for STOL options, even with no catapults or arrestor gear fitted. This might also enable the RVLs for the F-35s as well.

I was trying to think outside the dogma of it only being angled if CATOBAR configured or Invincible style layout if not. AFAIK an angled deck does not prohibit VL or ski jump launches.
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