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P.1154 was still primarily conceived as VTOL.Harrier STO techniques developed over time after P.1154 cancellation, and the invention of the ski-jump was a key part of making it viable. Sea Harrier deflects the nozzles down at about 40-60 degrees during STO, so there would likely still be potential damage to the decking from PCB.Harrier development was constantly limited by available power; PCB seems a cheap fix for this. You could takeoff and recover vertically with a full weapons load, or have a payload in STO more comparable to a conventional aircraft.
P.1154 was still primarily conceived as VTOL.
Harrier STO techniques developed over time after P.1154 cancellation, and the invention of the ski-jump was a key part of making it viable. Sea Harrier deflects the nozzles down at about 40-60 degrees during STO, so there would likely still be potential damage to the decking from PCB.
Harrier development was constantly limited by available power; PCB seems a cheap fix for this. You could takeoff and recover vertically with a full weapons load, or have a payload in STO more comparable to a conventional aircraft.
