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Airspeed Worksheet

Catapult Speed (Vc) mph
Ship Speed
(Vs) mph
Wind Speed
(Vw) mph
Airspeed
Go/No Go
(>170 mph)
150
20
-10
 

 
 

 

 
150
20
10
 

 

 
 

 

 
150
30
-30
 

 

 
 

 

 
150
0
20
 

 

 
 

 

 
Airspeed = Ship Speed (Vs) + Catapult Speed (Vc) - Wind Speed (Vw)

Questions 

  1. With no wind, what should the speed of the ship be to launch an F-14?

    Vs = ____________________

     

     

  2. On launch any aviator wants to maximize lift. What would you do as Captain of the ship any time you launch aircraft?

     

     

  3. Are wind direction and ship speed factors in landing as well?

     

     

  4. Convert the completed table above to metric units (to the nearest kph). 

Catapult Speed
(Vc) mph
Ship Speed
(Vs) mph
Wind Speed
(Vw) mph
Airspeed
Go/No Go
(>274 km/h)