Two F-35C conducted their first arrested landings aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of the eastern United States in October.
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Very nice.
These landing made possible at least in part by a British flight control system called “MAGIC Carpet” originally developed for use on Harrier bizzarly.
http://aviationweek.com/defense/flight-control-advances-promise-big-savings
When are you going to do this (or indeed on a B variant) Barry?
Why not put a Cat on the QE Class?
Emals was not ready at critical choice point. B was chosen instead. They could be retrofitted later in ships life if there was a need.