Why No Ski Jump on U.S. Navy Amphibious Carriers? – Why do so many countries use ski-jump ramps to launch jump-jets from aircraft carriers, while U.S. amphibious assault ships still use flat decks? This video explores how a simple curved ramp can dramatically improve the AV-8B Harrier II's takeoff performance, allowing it to launch with heavier weapons and more fuel while using less deck space. We also look at the U.S. Navy's ski-jump tests and the 1988 AV-8B trials that demonstrated just how effective the concept could be. Watch the full video to see why the U.S. still doesn't use ski jumps on its amphibious ships!
Source: Military TV
