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Therefore, although the principle is simple, translating this concept into a practical aircraft is a challenge and requires highly specialized knowledge and skills.

The working principle of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft is to achieve vertical take-off and landing by changing the direction of thrust, and this process involves precise control and complex engineering design, making the practical application of this aircraft possible.

In the current context, many countries around the world are actively exploring and researching vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology. This is an emerging field full of challenges and opportunities. However, the reality we have to face is that most countries are still in the initial stage of R&D and application in this field, and have not yet been able to establish a complete industrial system and operational experience.

As the name suggests, the biggest feature of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft is that it can take off and land vertically. This unique take-off and landing method places extremely high requirements on engineering design, power system and flight control. For example, it needs a powerful enough power system to support vertical takeoff, and the flight control system also needs to be able to accurately control the takeoff and landing of the aircraft, which undoubtedly poses higher challenges to the design and manufacturing of the aircraft.

Despite facing these challenges, some countries have not given up. They have invested a lot of resources in research on related technologies, hoping to make breakthroughs in this field. However, we must realize that there is still a long way to go from technology research and development to the formation of a complete manufacturing capability and maintenance system. This not only requires a large amount of capital investment, but also requires the accumulation of time and experience. It requires us to gradually improve our technology and system through continuous attempts and explorations.

The development and application of vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology is a long-term process that requires us to have enough patience and perseverance, but also requires us to have enough wisdom and courage to face and solve various difficulties that may be encountered in this process. and challenges.

In addition, the market application of vertical take-off and landing aircraft is relatively limited, which to a certain extent limits the rapid development and widespread application of this technology. Therefore, it can be said that on a global scale, the technological development of vertical take-off and landing aircraft is still an area that needs further exploration and improvement.

In aviation, fixed-wing aircraft are a common type of aircraft that often rely on long runways for takeoff and landing. This dependence leaves fixed-wing aircraft with a significant vulnerability in wartime: if the runway is destroyed by the enemy, these aircraft will be unable to take off normally or land safely. This risk is particularly prominent in large-scale military conflicts, because airport runways are often important targets for enemy attacks.

In order to solve this problem, scientists began to explore a new type of tactical combat aircraft decades ago, which does not rely on traditional runways and can achieve mobile deployment. This kind of aircraft is what we now call a "vertical take-off and landing fighter". The design of vertical take-off and landing fighter jets enables them to take off vertically or land safely from the ground in a limited space or even without a runway, thus greatly improving the aircraft's survivability and battlefield adaptability.

Globally, although many countries have the ability to develop fighter jets, there are only a few countries that can develop vertical take-off and landing fighter jets.

This is mainly because the technical requirements for vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft are very high, far exceeding the technical difficulty of traditional runway takeoff aircraft or carrier-based aircraft. For example, a vertical take-off and landing fighter needs to be equipped with an efficient thrust system to achieve vertical take-off and landing; at the same time, it also needs a sophisticated flight control system to ensure the stability and safety of the aircraft during vertical take-off and landing. Therefore, although many small countries also have certain aviation manufacturing capabilities, they can often only develop fighter jets with relatively backward performance. Countries that can develop vertical take-off and landing fighter jets are undoubtedly the leading countries in the field of aviation technology.

These countries not only have advanced technology, but also have strong research and development capabilities and rich engineering experience. They can overcome various challenges in the development process of vertical take-off and landing fighter aircraft, and finally put these high-tech fighters into actual combat, providing strong support for national security and military strategy. support.

In modern military strategy, the requirements for vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft (VTOL) vary from country to country. For most countries, the demand for such fighters is not large. This is because, in order to achieve the capability of vertical takeoff and landing, these fighter jets usually need to be equipped with special equipment, such as lift engines, lift fans or lift nozzles. These devices not only increase the weight of the fighter jet, but also occupy a large amount of internal space, which limits the fuel capacity of the fighter jet.

However, for those countries with aircraft carriers, especially those with light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, the situation is very different. Vertical take-off and landing fighters provide these countries with unique advantages.

Since such fighters can take off at very short distances and even take off and land directly on the spot, they are ideally suited to operating from aircraft carriers. This means that even on limited deck space, fighter jets can quickly enter combat, greatly improving the flexibility and response speed of naval forces.

In addition, vertical take-off and landing fighters also provide these countries with more tactical options. For example, in an emergency, fighter jets can take off quickly without a runway, which is very useful for emergency missions or operations near enemy airspace. At the same time, the vertical landing capability of this fighter also enables them to land on complex terrain or damaged runways, further enhancing combat adaptability.

In general, although the demand for vertical take-off and landing fighters will not be very high in many countries, for those countries with aircraft carriers, especially those with light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, vertical take-off and landing fighters provide unparalleled Its tactical advantages and flexibility make it an important part of the naval power of these countries.

Due to the design characteristics of light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, their hull size is relatively small, which leads to a series of limitations. First, these ships usually do not have enough space to install equipment such as catapults for aircraft takeoff and arresting wires required for landing. The catapult is a device that quickly accelerates the aircraft to enough speed for takeoff, while the arresting wire is used to quickly decelerate the aircraft when landing to ensure that it can stop safely on the flight deck. Both are critical for aircraft taking off and landing on aircraft carriers, but they require considerable space and weight, which is a challenge for light aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.

In addition, the flight deck area of ​​these ships is also limited. The flight deck is the area where carrier-based aircraft take off and land. Its size is directly related to the type and number of aircraft that can be carried. (End of chapter)