E2,C2, S3 and EA6B's don't use this type of holdback. They use TBar or dog bones as you called them.

Thank you, what a wonderful explanation, now I watch with more intent and enjoyment.

Geez…. I don’t know. You’ve cut multiple videos from CVN 69 & CVN 76 together that it’s difficult to decipher. And you mixed Topside shooting with ICCS launching. Anyone that doesn’t know the difference will think that this is an awesome video. Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment personnel will tell you that there’s a shit ton more that goes into launching Aircraft, than what’s presented. Seriously, if you want more detailed explanation, contact me for further information.

Damn!! I worked Tomcats for 20 years, made 6 cruises, but never worked the flight deck. I retired in 97. I thought we still used the dogbone. Thank you for the education!

The Germans had the blind bombing system first.

That part broke before launch and caused the jet to swerve to a side like in a cartoon, almost sending it overboard on its side and crashing with the bow.

Wow!

so does it launch on its own? I thought there was a guy pressing a button

So beautiful , almost gracious 😊 Excellent video , thank you 👍 Very well X-plained...

Question for the editor….did you ever serve or assigned working on a U.S. Naval Carrier? First hand experience is a pet-peeve of mine. Just curious of your experience first hand.

Excellent explanation. Great graphics! Thank you very much.

i have made the hydraulick parts for this on my cnc mill. my company made multiple units.

2:20 The purple grape is a weak DEI hire not capable of connecting the fuel hose, too short and no strength. Reassign her to the mess.

Great explanation and graphics, thanks!

Great explanation, where did you get the 3D model of the system ?

Can you share the image you used?

My only problem with these vids is that the narrator's accent is so thick that I have a hard time understanding him. This isn't xenophobic criticism (I know he can't help his voice), but he should consider passing narration duties to someone who can speak more clearly. Otherwise, I think these vids are great!

Hey x-planed I’ve been wondering for a while now what it means when the deck crew wear black shirts under their vest, I hope you can enlighten me.

Very cool. 👍Thanks

Looks pretty much the way as 1974-1977. I’m sure much of it is now computerized.

Thanks, the was exactly what I was looking for. Educating, informative and well presented. 👍🏻👍🏻

Every aircraft carrier innovation into the 1950's was of British design. Angled flight deck , steam catapult , mirror landing system . First Jet landing and take off. Watching this , one would think it was the Americans

Been waiting for this explination for a long time. Thank you

Nice job

Awesome explanation of hold back bar, I was CAT ONE petty officer on USS KITTY HAWK in Vietnam, 71-72. Had bridle and nose tow system back then. Much more physical work than this system,I had 4 crew under planes for bridle launch. Big improvement from 50yrs ago. We were launching. About 240 birds a day during flight ops. Balls to the wall

This depiction of a so-called soft shot is not a good analogy. The A-6 Intruder involved in this video had engine failure and, therefore, was not, in fact, a soft shot.

Excellent breakdown of the components and great graphics!

I got the dog bone from my flight off the carrier USS Hancock after landing back on the carrier what memorial ride!

I have half of a dogbone from one of my brothers cat shots during his first deployment in the late 90's. Is a good conversation piece.

Ironic that 3 of the key technologies which made large deck CATOBAR carriers possible were all developed by the Royal Navy: he mirror landing aid, steam catapults and the angled deck. Now Britain has 2 big deck carriers but they are only able to support the VSTOL version of the F-35

Outstanding explanation. Now I can really enjoy flight deck operations.

I am a former ABE, Gear Dawg. I shared this because I'm super grateful to finally see our system represented in media. I don't know necessarily what information is supposed to be shared, but I at least enjoyed the visual! Well done. I'm super curious how you created the animations, but I know nothing of the technology!

That was a great video.

I was always curious about this part of a launch. Great video and explanation. Thank you!

you don't want one of those cold cats

Excellent presentation!

Thank you for your video

Best vid ever!

Discovered this channel just recently - hope you post some now stuff. Are you from eastern Europe?

Well explained. Would like to see an exploded view of the whole assembly with nomenclature, maybe even a CAD drawing in SolidWorks, or Fusion360.

I've always wondered what those were, ever since seeing them in the Top Gun movies. Thanks!!

I never knew how it worked until watching your video. You made an excellent video about it. Thank you!

Wow. Nice video about holdback 👀💖

Great explanation!!!!!

Wow, it's pretty cool to see this after so many years! I was catapult 2 crew on the E in the mid 70's. Did weightboard, bow safety, water brakes, end speed and this holdback bar hook-up job. Back then we also still had some bridle planes which the hook-up person would also handle. Interesting times!

What's the name of the little hole where the weight board guy sits?

2:50 I thought that guy just dabbed 😂

I remember the Dog-bones, but didn't know how the Holdback actually worked. Ingenious design. Not more wasted metal over the side. Just for a second imagine how much weight in tons were used just in Dog-bones over the years? Probably enough to build a small navy ship!

Thank you. I'm a former Air Cadet and you have explained this much more clearly than any of my former air studies teachers.

Great explanation!!! Thank you!!