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To: sukhoi-30mki

No catapult launch just a ski ramp so it can only use the F-35 if they ever become operational.


5 posted on 03/22/2016 4:29:14 AM PDT by protest1
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To: protest1

Not necessarily: Boeing claimed the Super Hornet can take off from a ski-jump carrier several years ago, eyeing Indian requirements. Dassault claims the Rafale can do the same too. The Eurofighter folks have a couple of good CGIs of a naval Typhoon using a ski jump, but that’s about it.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/now-navy-wants-super-hornets-too/story-4NE3rf4jBNP6qJQsmaTlFP.html

http://rafalenews.blogspot.in/2012/06/rafale-stobar-compatible.html


6 posted on 03/22/2016 4:41:46 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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