But that’s all part of optimising a 35,000lb aeroplane to get off the ship compared to the Harrier, which is only 16,000 to 25,000lb.”
Just a question but did they already tried a take-off from the deck @ MTOW (60,000lbs) with the B, or have they tried using a ramp already ,supposed to have happened in the summer of '12 but I don't think they did so up until today,no?