Aircraft Launch and Recovery

Aircraft launch and recovery are processes used to operate planes from environments like aircraft carriers, where space is limited. Launch involves propelling the aircraft into the air using catapults or other systems, enabling it to quickly reach flying speed. Recovery involves bringing the aircraft back onto the ship safely, typically by guiding it onto a landing area called a runway or deck, often using arrestor wires to slow and stop the aircraft promptly. These procedures ensure efficient and safe deployment and retrieval of aircraft at sea or in constrained spaces, supporting rapid military, maritime, or research operations.