cope slope

English
A cope slope.

Etymology

From cope +‎ slope; a rhyme in reference to the received wisdom that carriers equipped with STOVL or STOBAR aircraft are cheaper to build, but generally less capable than those with CATOBAR aircraft (which do not require a ski jump).

Noun

cope slope (plural cope slopes)

  1. (naval slang, humorous, derogatory) The ski jump of an aircraft carrier equipped with STOVL or STOBAR aircraft.
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