What you see here might look impressive but

#Repost @mr.aircraftengineer
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What you see here might look impressive but
What you see here might look impressive but in real carrier operations nothing happens without strict physics and engineering behind it. Fixed wing jets accelerate using a catapult to reach takeoff speed in just a few seconds and landings depend on a tailhook catching one of the arrestor cables at the exact right angle and speed. The F35B with its LiftFan can perform short takeoffs and vertical landings but only with light fuel loads and no heavy weapons which keeps the thrust to weight ratio in the safe zone. The maneuver in this video(AI or any video game I'm not so sure) ignores aerodynamic stability limits the effect of crosswinds the constant movement of the deck and even the dangers of engine intakes ingesting salt spray when stationary. In short it is exciting to watch but in reality the laws of flight would bring it back down fast.

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