A possible modification of Gripen raises the question of operating it from a Queen Elizabeth-class carrier. A later follow-up considers whether a maritime variant would use short takeoff and arrested recovery or a short-landing arrangement. The recovery arrangement is left unresolved. Integrating the proposed system is expected to be difficult.
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Could Gripen operate from a Queen Elizabeth-class carrier?
A speculative Gripen adaptation raises questions about carrier takeoff, recovery and integration.