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2015-06-20 Science & Technology

This is what it is like to be catapulted from an aircraft carrier using Electromagnetic Launch System

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Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2015-06-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Nice, but I'm wondering iff the US Navy-DOD will see a need for a vertical manned andor unmanned large aircraft launch system, as opposed to the current + still-popular horizontal???

During the 1950's there were proposals for USN CV's wid two or more flight decks.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2015-06-20 01:37|| 2015-06-20 01:37|| Front Page Top

#2 Joe,
Some of the first US carriers had 2 flight decks, complete with catapults. They were removed early in WWII.

Posted by frozen al 2015-06-20 12:21|| 2015-06-20 12:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Kinda odd looking, so quiet (no jet noise) and no steam.

Posted by OldSpook 2015-06-20 18:38|| 2015-06-20 18:38|| Front Page Top

#4 Didn't know that about US carriers FA do know for certain early Imperial Navy carriers had multiple hanger and flying off decks. They learned fast tho.

Posted by Shipman 2015-06-20 20:18|| 2015-06-20 20:18|| Front Page Top

#5 Bonzai!
REBUILD THe MOBILE FLEET!

Posted by Shipman 2015-06-20 20:20|| 2015-06-20 20:20|| Front Page Top

#6 @#1: Crane + trampoline.

Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2015-06-20 21:05|| 2015-06-20 21:05|| Front Page Top

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