#488 Catapult Take Off (Plus 5)

Regarding the catapult on the aircraft carrier, in later generations, there is no need for controversy. If you want to let a jet of dozens of tons take off from the deck, the catapult is a necessary choice. Leaping over the deck is just a shortcut.

In later generations, the principle of the catapult is simple, but it is closely related to the industrial level of the country. As a result, for a long time, only the United States has the technology of the catapult, and other countries cannot develop it at all.

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 throwing bombs, which is almost a must.

And these warships don't have a place for aircraft to take off and land at all, so these aircraft are catapulted to take off, directly buoyed to the water surface and then recovered.

After all, the aircraft of this era are light in weight, only a few tons, and take off at a very low speed. With a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour, they can fly. Therefore, the energy required for the catapult is not much.

There are many ways, rocket booster, hydraulic booster, or even direct elastic wire rope, etc. Now, on German warships, the hydraulic ejection method is very common.

At the same time, the German aircraft carrier is also equipped with this hydraulic catapult.

When it comes to the use of catapults on aircraft carriers in World War II, there are various arguments. Some say that catapults are useful for aircraft carriers. Looking at the United States, catapults are even installed in hangars to facilitate take-off.

Some people also say that the catapult is used for birds. Even if it is installed by the Americans, it is almost never used. In the later stage, it is even dismantled. That thing is a burden.

After all, the planes of this era are all propellers, and they can fly with a runway of more than 100 meters. What do you need a catapult for? With the hooks, the pilots themselves took off into the air.

It makes sense to say this, but the German aircraft carrier is still equipped with catapults. There are two catapults on the take-off deck of the bow.

In general, the catapult is not very useful, and even a little cumbersome, but in special cases, the catapult is still necessary.

For example, now, in 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, with catapult and without catapult, it is completely different.

After all, the hydraulic catapult has a track, that is to say, the aircraft can only follow the track of the catapult, and there will be no yaw. When taking off, it is affected by the crosswind and is blown to the side. It also happens occasionally.

Now, the weather is bad, and the catapult is the key to ensure that the plane is dispatched!

Also, this is for future consideration. For Germany, among the propeller aircraft, the FW190 has reached the limit, and there is no limit to how to improve it. The future sky belongs to jet aircraft.

The Bavarian Aircraft Company has already started to develop a jet aircraft, and it has entered the final test flight stage. Maybe three or five months, maybe a year or two, it will definitely be finalized.

At that time, the carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy will gradually transition to jet aircraft. In the current test flight stage, jet aircraft have shown delicate and long runways. Therefore, catapults are required to get from the aircraft carrier. Taking off, this can also be regarded as the German Navy planning ahead.

"Wow!" A huge wave hit, almost a meter away, and it could hit the deck. After receiving the order to attack, the German naval airmen continued to carry forward 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, after receiving the order to attack, they are still full of confidence.

As the commander of the bomber group, Asim's plane landed with serious damage last night, but he replaced an unfit pilot and continued to fly the plane.

The unique seagull wings of Stukana look very different on the deck, and Asim is also very excited when he sits in his cockpit.

He once served on the aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin and had rich experience in deck take-off and landing. Later, after the completion of the aircraft carrier, he became the captain of Stuka. In many trainings, he and the Graf Zeppelin were on board. Rick, became good friends.

Now, the aircraft carrier Earl Zeppelin is more than 500 nautical miles away from them. By the time they arrive, the battle will definitely be over here. When the battle is over, go and brag about it with Rick!

"Take off!" A voice came from the radio in his ears. Following this voice, Asim felt a violent push on his back.

The feeling of catapulting and taking off is different from taking off on your own. In figurative terms, it is like being kicked hard by someone.

So, there's a reason why many people don't like the feeling of a catapult taking off.

A huge wave hit, and the huge battleship swayed to one side. Without the traction of the catapult, Stuka would have slid to one side, and now, it is still on its own takeoff line, sliding fast.

Soon, the landing gear left the deck, disengaged from the catapult, and Asim maneuvered the plane to accelerate its ascent.

Although the wind was not as strong as it was an hour ago, the feedback from the control stick 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 dare to take off, but they have already taken off without hesitation. Although the German naval aviation has been born for a short time, its development is the fastest. Yes, it is the most powerful in the world!

Behind Asim, the Stukas were forced to take off from the aircraft carrier in the face of bad weather. Their target was the British fleet!

After the Stuka brigade took off, it was the FW190. These planes, all mounted with torpedoes, were in the back, not because they were the second wave, but because they flew faster.

After taking off, the FW190 fighters quickly overtook Stuka and rushed towards the British fleet dozens of nautical miles away. How could they be missing in the fierce naval battle that was going on.

At this distance, after they took off, they climbed high. With good eyesight, they could already see the black smoke rising from the sea. The shelling on both sides was going on rapidly. intense moments.