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		doctor_eval on Feb 28, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Testing the F-35C Tailhook I imagine it means that the arresting system is being tested to greater limits on the ground than at sea, all else being equalish? Since the relative speed of the aircraft to the ship will be reduced.

ahartmetz on Feb 28, 2024 [–]

That is all correct. I have flown gliders and studied physics :)

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