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hardlianotionyesterday at 9:35 AM1 replyview on HN

It's not the size of the carriers - it's the lack of catapults that are the problem.


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thephyberyesterday at 10:03 AM

I mentioned the lack of catapults. But it’s both. Either a longer runway OR a catapult would support a heavier load.

Instead, UK carriers depend on VTOL aircraft, which reduces the selection of fixed wing to select from.