Lancaster landing on a CV

[Hornet33]

Lamcaster's???? Sure why not, this thing is bigger than a Lancaster and they did it no problem.

C-130 carrier landing

[Sled]

Originally posted by Hornet33
Lamcaster's???? Sure why not, this thing is bigger than a Lancaster and they did it no problem.

C-130 carrier landing

Hmmm........ Well, remember.

Today's carriers are quite a bit bigger. The C-130 has MUCH more braking power. The C-130 also has reverse thrust.  A BIG factor.

I think the Lancaster could have done it, but it would have taken very favorable conditions and a pilot with strong nerves.

I once watched a super-cub take off with NO forward movement on the ground. (strong head wind)

[Widewing]

Originally posted by SLED
I've done it with an A6M2, it was more of a touch and go.

I have witnesses for landing a F4U-D on the back of a crusier, behind the rear gun and in front of the crane. Did that in FSO, Kermit was one of the witnesses. Only gives you a ditch.

You can also land a B5N on the rear deck of a Destroyer. Any time you land on any ship but the CV, you'll get a ditch.

My regards,

Widewing