The Business Magnets on Instagram: "This system, known as an arresting gear, is used on aircraft carriers to safely stop fighter jets as they land. It works by catching the aircraft’s tailhook and rapidly decelerating the jet over a very short distance. Without it, landing on a carrier would be nearly impossible due to the limited deck length. Modern arresting systems are incredibly reliable, designed to handle jets weighing tens of thousands of pounds, and can stop aircraft traveling at speeds