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United StatesGeneral Atomics Aeronautical SystemsSistema de Lanzamiento de AeronavesComisionado:2017
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System replacing steam catapults on Gerald R. Ford-class carriers. Uses linear induction motor to accelerate aircraft. Provides smoother acceleration, less maintenance, and can launch wider range of aircraft including UAVs.
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
DEVELOPED2004-2017
FIRST SHIPUSS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78
PROGRAM COST958 million USD
UNITS PER SHIP4
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EMALS - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
VENTAJAS
- Smoother acceleration reduces airframe stress
- Launches wider aircraft range including UAVs
- Higher sortie rates than steam
- Less maintenance and crew
- Precise energy control
- No steam infrastructure needed
DESVENTAJAS
- Complex EM technology
- Early reliability issues
- Requires massive electrical power
- Higher development cost
- Dependent on power electronics
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPELinear Induction Motor Catapult
WEIGHT225 Tonnes
CYCLE TIME45 Seconds Minimum
LAUNCH SPEEDUp To 130 Knots
POWER SOURCEShip Electrical Grid Via Energy Storage
LAUNCH ENERGY122 MJ Maximum
STROKE LENGTH91 M
AIRCRAFT RANGE25,000 To 100,000 Lb
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