Aircraft carrier catapult or ramp - which is better?

Aircraft carriers have relied on technological concepts that are decades old in order to get their aircraft into the air. The two most common methods are catapults and ramps, which are also known as ski jumps, with some modern carriers using a mixture. Currently, Royal Navy aircraft carriers such as the flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth employ the use of a ramp, whereas US aircraft carriers use the catapult. But which, if any, is "better"? More: https://www.forces.net/services/navy/... #forcesnews #navy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #warships #technology Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazC Check out our website: http://forces.net Facebook:   / forcestv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcesnews/... Twitter:   / forcesnews