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Earlier jets would accelerate angled flight decks

Higher jet landing speeds would force carrier landing arrangements to change sooner.

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Question

Would the angled flight deck arrive earlier if jets entered service earlier?

Short answer

Yes. Faster jet landing speeds would drive the change sooner.

Notes

Earlier jet service leads directly to earlier angled flight decks. The greater landing speed of jet aircraft would make safer, more flexible carrier recovery arrangements necessary sooner.