To: Heatseeker
Isn't this the carrier with only 3 arresting wires? Yes, I believe it is. One less wire = 25% less maintenance and 25% fewer parts to break.
40 posted on
01/30/2006 1:27:13 AM PST by
Squint
To: Squint; A.A. Cunningham
One less wire = 25% less maintenance and 25% fewer parts to break. Plus I understand the remaining three are stronger, and allow traps of heavier aircraft.
44 posted on
01/30/2006 2:12:54 AM PST by
Heatseeker
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