I'm sure they're well aware. If I had to guess, they're testing initial thrust (from stationary to moving) against the variety of different weights to correspond to the aircraft they intend to eventually launch from the deck and that they'll test more aerodynamically appropriate projectiles as they progress in testing. Just MHO.
Erm.
Aircraft =/= car
They are doing it wrong.
It's pretty cool that they skip when they hit the water.
I'm sure they're well aware. If I had to guess, they're testing initial thrust (from stationary to moving) against the variety of different weights to correspond to the aircraft they intend to eventually launch from the deck and that they'll test more aerodynamically appropriate projectiles as they progress in testing. Just MHO.
I agree, but was reacting at a basic level.
Also, what kind of airplane weighs 80,000 lbs? That's a lot of payload.
Interestingly enough my Kenworth fully loaded weighs 80,000lbs….. it would almost be worth the ride.