+and-then Posted July 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I was just watching the commissioning of the newest class of Super Carrier, the Gerald R. Ford and saw a demonstration of testing for the new electromagnetic catapult system. It's the first I'd heard of it. Impressive! Testing on launching an actual aircraft will occur next week. So far they've only slung an 80,000 LB sled off the deck. Let's hear the list of shortcomings you guys think we will find with this system. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted July 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Do they have an alternate backup system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted July 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Hammerclaw said: Do they have an alternate backup system? I haven't read up on it fully but I can't imagine that they didn't figure redundancy into the plan. It probably has a dedicated generator system for its power but battle damage happens. I found this: but it doesn't mention backup systems. http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/how-things-work-electromagnetic-catapults-14474260/?page=2 Edited July 22, 2017 by and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted July 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, and then said: I haven't read up on it fully but I can't imagine that they didn't figure redundancy into the plan. It probably has a dedicated generator system for its power but battle damage happens. Possibly even a redundant conventional system also. I'd think that would still be the case until this technology is field proven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted July 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2017 How many g's does thing pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted July 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2017 11 hours ago, and then said: I was just watching the commissioning of the newest class of Super Carrier, the Gerald R. Ford and saw a demonstration of testing for the new electromagnetic catapult system. It's the first I'd heard of it. Impressive! Testing on launching an actual aircraft will occur next week. So far they've only slung an 80,000 LB sled off the deck. Let's hear the list of shortcomings you guys think we will find with this system. How much does a fighter jet weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted July 23, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted July 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Dark_Grey said: How much does a fighter jet weigh? I'm not sure but they mentioned in the TV interview that this system will enable them to launch heavier aircraft in the future than a steam system is capable of launching. 3 hours ago, The Silver Thong said: How many g's does thing pull It mentioned 14. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted July 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, and then said: I'm not sure but they mentioned in the TV interview that this system will enable them to launch heavier aircraft in the future than a steam system is capable of launching. It mentioned 14. 14 g holy crap are these going to be un maned thats more than the space shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted July 23, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Silver Thong said: 14 g holy crap are these going to be un maned thats more than the space shuttle. Yeah, that did seem unreal. I double checked and found this -https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/25084/what-is-the-force-exerted-by-the-catapult-on-aircraft-carriers It's 4 G , sorry about the memory 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted July 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2017 9 hours ago, and then said: Yeah, that did seem unreal. I double checked and found this -https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/25084/what-is-the-force-exerted-by-the-catapult-on-aircraft-carriers It's 4 G , sorry about the memory I was thinking wow at 14 g your face would be on backwards lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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