In addition to being very well-armored, the Wasp's tires would be airless "Tweels" that would stay functional for safe landings even if enemy fires go through them.
Videos
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rw4XnJd22Y
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx7vfL7aLbE
Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO)
AirCrane/SkyCrane Air Launching
PAST CONCEPTUAL PRECEDENTS!
The problem of vulnerable air bases and aircraft power at sea can be solved by a helicopter "Air Tug" as the NVAF did during the Vietnam war....
