Unlike Western carriers, which use advanced catapult systems, Kuznetsov uses a bow ramp that limits its ability to launch heavier aircraft. Its only combat deployment in Syria resulted in the loss ...

Although technically not called an "aircraft carrier," the Maritime Self-Defense ... The modifications to the Kaga included changes to the ship's bow, which was made square, and the addition ...

NORFOLK, Virginia — If an aircraft carrier did not have Aviation ... assigned to Ford's air department as the bow catapults leading petty officer. "As far as Nimitz [class], everything has ...