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technology Maturity 11-13

Some planes do not need long roads.

INAS 300 Sea Harrier vertical landing on a carrier.JPG
INAS 300 Sea Harrier vertical landing on a carrier.JPG
They can go up straight. They can land in small spots. This helps them fly where they are needed. It is very cool!
US Navy 080220-N-5180F-015 A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).jpg
US Navy 080220-N-5180F-015 A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).jpg
Can you imagine a plane landing like that?

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