Electric Catapults Making U.S. Navy Carriers Safer, Stronger
Credit: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy’s plans to electrify its ships were boosted in 2010 with a successful land-based test of the electromagnetic launch system that will replace steam catapults on its future aircraft carriers. Electric catapults reduce manpower and maintenance, and testing must stay on track through 2011...
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