Chapter 486: Catapult takeoff

Regarding the catapult on the aircraft carrier, in later generations, there is no need for controversy. If you want a jet of tens of tons to take off from the deck, the catapult is a must. Jumping over the deck is just a shortcut.
In later generations, the principle of catapult was simple, but it was closely related to the country's industrial level. For a long time, only the United States had the technology of catapult, and other countries simply couldn't make it out.
In World War II, catapults have actually begun to be used in large numbers.
All kinds of battleships and cruisers carry carrier-based aircraft. In this era without helicopters, carrier-based aircraft undertake long-distance maritime reconnaissance, artillery calibration, and even bomb-throwing duties, which are almost indispensable.
And these warships do not provide a place for aircraft to take off and land at all. Therefore, these aircraft are all catapult takeoffs, directly landing on the water and then recovering.
After all, airplanes of this era are light in weight, weighing just a few tons, and their take-off speed is very low. With a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour, they can fly. Therefore, the energy required for catapults is not much.
There are many ways, such as rocket power, hydraulic power, and even elastic steel cables. Now, hydraulic ejection methods are common on German warships.
At the same time, this type of hydraulic catapult was also equipped on German aircraft carriers.
When it comes to the use of catapults on World War II aircraft carriers, there are various arguments. Some say that catapults are useful for aircraft carriers. Looking at the United States, even catapults are installed in the hangar to facilitate takeoff.
Some people also say that the catapult is used for birds, regardless of the American installation, almost no use, in the later stage, even dismantled, that thing is a burden.
After all, airplanes in this era are all propellers. With a runway of more than 100 meters, they can fly. What else is the catapult for? With the help of the hook, the pilot took off by himself.
It makes sense to say that, but German aircraft carriers are still equipped with catapults, and there are two catapults on the take-off deck at the bow.
In general, the catapult is not very useful, and even a bit cumbersome, but in special circumstances, the catapult is still necessary.
For example, under severe sea conditions, the deck of the aircraft carrier is also shaking left and right. Although the weather conditions have improved, it is not a good opportunity to release the aircraft.
In this case, it is completely different with catapult and without catapult.
After all, hydraulic catapults are tracked, that is to say, the aircraft can only follow the catapult’s orbit, and there will be no yaw. When taking off, it was affected by the crosswind and was blown to the side. It is also occasionally encountered.
Now, the weather is bad, and the catapult is the key to ensuring the aircraft dispatch!
At the same time, this is also for future consideration. For Germany, among the propeller aircraft, the FW190 has reached its limit, and no matter how much it can be improved, the sky in the future belongs to jet aircraft.
The Bavarian Aircraft Company has already begun to develop jet aircraft, and has entered the final test flight stage, maybe three to five months, maybe one or two years, it will definitely be finalized.
At that time, the German Navy’s carrier-based aircraft will gradually transition to jet aircraft. In the current test flight stage, the jet aircraft has shown itself to be delicate, and the runway needs to be very long. Therefore, a catapult must be available to get from the aircraft carrier. Take off, this can be regarded as a rainy day for the German Navy, planning ahead.
"Wow!" A huge wave hits, almost only one meter high, it can hit the deck. After receiving the order to attack, the German naval aviation continued to promote their fearless spirit.
Last night, they had already been dispatched once, and the night battle was very exhausting, so after returning, they went to sleep. Now, they are still full of confidence after receiving the order to attack.
As the commander of the bomber group, Asim's plane was seriously damaged when it landed last night, but he replaced an unfit pilot and continued to fly the plane into the air.
Stukana's unique seagull wing looked unusual on the deck. Sitting in his cockpit, Asim was also very excited.
He once served on the Earl Zeppelin aircraft carrier, with rich experience in taking off and landing on the deck. Later, after the completion of the aircraft carrier, he became the captain of Stuka. In many trainings, he and the Earl Zeppelin boarded Of Rick, became good friends.
Now, the aircraft carrier Earl Zeppelin is more than five hundred nautical miles away from them. When they arrive, the battle must be over here. When the battle is over, go and brag with Rick!
"Take off!" A voice came from the radio in his ears. With this voice, Asim felt a violent push from his back.
The feeling of catapult taking off is different from taking off by yourself. In vivid words, it is like being kicked hard.
Therefore, many people do not like the feeling of catapult taking off, and there is a reason for this.
A huge wave hits, and the huge battleship is swaying to one side. If there is no traction by the catapult, Stuka has already slid to one side, and now, it is still on its own take-off line, sliding fast~www. EbookFREE.me~ Soon, the landing gear left the deck and detached from the catapult, Asim operated the aircraft and accelerated its ascent.
Although the wind was not as strong as it was an hour ago, feedback from the joystick made Asim feel that his plane was like a leaf swaying in the wind.
In this kind of weather, the British carrier-based aircraft may not dared to take off, and their own side has taken off without hesitation. Although the German naval aviation was born in a short period of time, its development is the fastest. Yes, it is the most powerful in the world!
Behind Asim, a Stuka, withstood the bad weather, forcibly took off from the aircraft carrier. Their target was the British fleet!
After the Stuka team took off, it was FW190. These planes were all mounted with torpedoes. They were in the back. It didn't mean that they were the second wave, but because they were flying faster.
After taking off, the FW190 fighter jet quickly surpassed Stuka and rushed towards the British fleet dozens of nautical miles away. How could the tragic naval battle be lost.
At this distance, after they took off, they climbed high and had good eyesight. They could already see the black smoke rising from the sea. The shelling on both sides was proceeding swiftly. The naval battle was at its peak. Fierce moment.
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