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It would be difficult to have enough air speed. However, if there is enough of a wind blowing across the carrier deck, it would be possible. Aircraft carriers are actually some of the fastest ships the navy has, to allow the creation of the necessary speeds.
If the jets are VSTOL, such as the Harrier, there is no motion necessary at all, they can be launched off any flat service.
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Can a C 17 glogmaster land on an aircraft carrier?
No, the C-17 air transport aircraft is much too heavy & large to land on an Aircraft Carrier. Or for that matter take-off again.
How many B-47s does an aircraft carrier hold?
The B-47 is a long obsolete medium bomber that was land based - they were never used on aircraft carriers, and indeed, needed more runway than an aircraft carrier could provide. Hence, the question is moot.
Was there ever an aircraft carrier named after Doolittle?
No, not to my knowledge. Doolittle flew from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet with the USS Enterprise carrying fighters for defense. After Japan was bombed, Roosevelt said that the American bombers flew from Shangri-La (the mythical perfect land in the Himalayas) and afterward an Essex-class aircraft carrier was named USS Shangri-La.
What was the major weakness of Mussolini's navy?
The major flaw or the weakness of the navy Mussolini built was the lack of an aircraft carrier. He believed that for operations in the Mediterranean Sea, his submarine fleet and land based aircraft would make up for the lack of an aircraft carrier. This was a major mistake if his plan was to dominate the Mediterranean Sea.
How do you get on an aircraft carrier in flightgear simulator?
go to Guam intl. and fly south against the west coast and you will see one
How is the helicopter different from other flying machines?
Helicopters can land and takeoff vertically and also hover in flight. Winged aircraft can not do these things.
Who can land on a aircraft carrier at night?
Pilots that are flying naval aircraft.
Could the space shuttle land on an aircraft carrier?
The space shuttle would not be able to land on an Aircraft carrier. It needs a lot longer runway.
Can a C 17 glogmaster land on an aircraft carrier?
No, the C-17 air transport aircraft is much too heavy & large to land on an Aircraft Carrier. Or for that matter take-off again.
Was the Battle of Midway fought on land or sea?
The Battle of Midway was fought entirely at sea by aircraft from Japan's aircraft carrier forces, the United States Navy aircraft carrier forces, and land-based aircraft from Midway.
What jets land on a aircraft carrier?
Ones with tail hooks so they can stop. The biggest plane to ever land on a US aircraft carrier was a C-130, which the Navy was considering for Carrier Onboard Delivery service.
Why was helicopter made?
The helicopter was designed for situations where aircraft were needed which could takeoff and land in a very small space.
Can a robo drive the aircraft in future?
A computer called an autopilot can land and fly aircraft.The pilot does the taxiing and the takeoff
Do you use flaps to land an airplane?
Yes, Flaps are both used to create lift (on takeoff) and to slow the aircraft (on Landing)
What is the impacts to society of the aircraft carriers?
Aircraft can strike any city anywhere anytime, thanks to the aircraft carrier. Stated another way: Prior to the carrier, airplanes NEEDED a land base to operate from. So if a country or city was too far away from any land, it would be virtually safe from air attack because NO AIRPLANE could reach it. Thanks to the carrier; no land (island) is needed.
What is the landing speed of fighter jet on an aircraft carrier?
"The landing system on an aircraft carrier can stop a 54,000 pound airplane traveling at 150 mph in two seconds." Also, the aircraft carrier is often moving away from the landing aircraft (allowing a greater true air speed for the landing airplane.) Suppose the aircraft carrier is going 15 mph, then the 54,000 pound aircraft can land at a true airspeed of 165 mph.
What air craft is a helicopter that can turn into a propeller airplane after takeoff?
A VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) aircraft is one that can takeoff and land like a helicopter, but fly like a plane. A good example is the V-22 Osprey.
