Turboprops (and S2 pistons, another fine product of the Grumman Ironworks which I flew off a carrier deck) have a more rapid response time to lift off again in the event of a 'bolter' (missed wire), hook point or arrester wire failure. Jets have a lag in producing full power so the jet jocks assume the worst and apply power until the arrest is confirmed.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 27th Jul 2017 at 07:36.