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Posted by Michael Fuller on October 1, 2025, 7:39:26, in reply to "Re: The ski ramp carrier deck edge has gone out of favor?"
When the former Australian Aircraft carrier HMS Melbourne was scrapped her steam catapult, arresting equiptment and mirror landing systems were not removed prior to handing over the hulk. They have studied the entire system and know how the steam catapult works. 
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However, catapults have also always been more complex and expensive. The details of our steam catapults are still classified,
However, China is aiming higher, and this marks her entry into "the big leagues." She has shown she can handle this expense and complexity. And she reaps the resulting ability to field heavier, more complex and more capable aircraft from her carriers. Previous Message
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