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The allocation and utilization of space is a crucial consideration in the design and construction of naval vessels. Especially for ships such as light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, due to their design limitations, their deck space is relatively small and cannot be compared with large aircraft carriers. This space limitation means they cannot accommodate carrier-based aircraft that require longer runways and wider deck space for routine takeoffs and landings.

Carrier-based aircraft that take off and land conventionally, such as some fighter jets and large transport aircraft, usually need a long runway to reach the speed required for takeoff, and they also need enough distance to slow down and stop safely when landing.

In addition, the operations of these aircraft on the deck, including warm-up, inspection and loading before takeoff, as well as parking and maintenance after landing, require a large space. Therefore, light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships are often unable to meet these requirements due to their space constraints.

To accommodate the space constraints of these ships, other types of carrier-based aircraft are often employed, such as vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft, which can take off and land over shorter distances.

Thus, it can better adapt to the space conditions of light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.

This design allows these ships to maintain certain aviation combat capabilities despite being limited in the number and type of carrier-based aircraft to carry out a variety of maritime missions, such as anti-submarine warfare, air support, and rapid deployment of special operations forces. wait.

The design and operation of light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships must take into account the limited space, which directly affects the types of carrier-based aircraft they can carry, as well as the requirements for carrier-based aircraft take-off and landing operations. Through careful design and selection of carrier-based aircraft types, these ships are able to maximize their aviation combat capabilities in limited space.

In the design and configuration of modern naval ships, shipborne aviation power is an indispensable component. To accommodate different operational requirements and ship design constraints, these ships typically select appropriate aircraft based on their specific missions and size constraints. In this case, vertical/STOL aircraft and helicopters became common choices.

Vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft (V/STOL) are aircraft with unique take-off and landing capabilities. They are able to take off and land within a very short distance or directly vertically. This characteristic makes them very suitable for use in space-constrained areas. Operation on board the ship. This type of aircraft does not require a long runway to take off and land. Therefore, vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft are ideal aviation equipment for ships with limited deck space.

Similarly, helicopters are widely mounted on various types of ships because of their low requirements for take-off and landing space. Helicopters can take off and land vertically in extremely small spaces, making them easily adaptable to ships of all sizes, from small frigates to large aircraft carriers. In addition, the flexibility of the helicopter also provides the ship with a variety of tactical options, including rapid deployment of personnel, transfer of supplies, search and rescue, and a variety of reconnaissance and surveillance missions.

Whether it is vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft or helicopters, they have become the preferred aviation equipment for many ships because they require low deck space and can complete take-off and landing in a limited space. This choice not only improves the combat efficiency of the ship, but also enhances its multi-mission execution capability in complex sea conditions. During the design and construction process of light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, they face a series of challenges due to the limitations of their hull specifications. First of all, these ships cannot be equipped with standard take-off and landing equipment. This is due to the small size of their hulls and their inability to accommodate these large equipment. In addition, this specification restriction also affects the flight deck area, making the flight deck area of ​​these ships relatively small.

These factors together result in the inability of light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships to carry conventional takeoff and landing carrier-based aircraft. Carrier-based aircraft that take off and land conventionally require a large take-off and landing distance and space, and these ships cannot provide enough space to meet these needs due to the limitations of their hull specifications. Therefore, these ships cannot carry conventional take-off and landing carrier-based aircraft, but need to use other types of aircraft to adapt to their special hull designs.

To solve this problem, light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships usually use vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft or ski-jump takeoff aircraft. These aircraft can take off and land from smaller flight decks in a short period of time, thus adapting to the special needs of these ships. At the same time, these aircraft are also smaller in size and weight and can better fit into the space constraints of these ships.

In general, light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships cannot install standard take-off and landing equipment due to limitations in hull specifications, nor can they provide a large enough flight deck area. These factors together result in these ships being unable to carry conventional take-off and landing carrier-based aircraft. machine. However, these ships can still effectively conduct aviation operations by using vertical/STOL aircraft or ski-jump aircraft to adapt to their special hull designs.

Chen Yuan never expected that the vertical take-off and landing aircraft he had invested countless energy and time in, went through many difficulties, and worked tirelessly to develop would actually arouse such a warm response among the public and professionals. The development process of this aircraft was a journey full of challenges for him. He not only had to overcome technical difficulties, but also faced financial and resource constraints. Every step of progress was accompanied by hardship and unremitting efforts.

When his results were finally presented to the world, the recognition and accolades he received far exceeded his expectations. The innovative design of this aircraft not only solves the dependence of traditional aircraft on runways for takeoff and landing, but also improves flight flexibility and safety to a great extent. Its success not only brought new breakthroughs to the aviation industry, but also wrote a glorious chapter in Chen Yuan's personal career.

The media has reported on this innovative technology, and experts have also spoken highly of its future application prospects. Chen Yuan's name has therefore become a hot topic in the aviation industry, and his efforts and talents have been widely recognized. All these achievements were beyond his expectation, but he also knew that all these honors stemmed from his persistent pursuit of dreams and infinite love for aircraft research and development.

Although Chen Yuan was not completely sure of what was about to happen, he still couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart. This excitement does not come from the certainty of the results, but from the expectation and curiosity about new opportunities and new challenges. Facing the unknown situation, subtle waves arose in his heart. This feeling made him both nervous and excited.

Chen Yuan knows that the path of life is full of uncertainties, and every new opportunity and challenge is an opportunity for growth. Although he could not predict the specific outcome of what was about to happen, the unknown fueled a passion deep within him. He understands that only by bravely facing the unknown can we embrace a broader future. (End of chapter)