To test electromagnetic catapult was made 22 idle start, during which the truck was overclocked to 333 km/h.

the U.S. Navy successfully tested an electromagnetic catapult EMALS on Board the future aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford", reports the website of the Department.

Photo: navy.mil

electromagnetic catapult is a linear induction motor to alternately disable and plug segments. In the starting device is mounted on a special trolley, which clings to the plane the front.

the truck is moving between two guide electromagnets. After passing another truck solenoid last section is disabled, and so on throughout the acceleration. Thus there is no need to keep the entire linear motor. the

electromagnetic catapult was tested at full power and maximum speed of movement of the trolley. During the tests EMALS launch of the aircraft was not made, and the cart was attached to a load simulating the weight of the aircraft.

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Total was 22 idle start, during which the truck was overclocked to 333 km/h. in the Summer of planned testing with heavy trucks weighing 36 tons, simulating the weight of the aircraft. Electromagnetic catapult to launch them at the mouth of the James river in Virginia from the Chesapeake Bay of the Atlantic ocean.

About when the testing will begin with the real aircraft is still unknown. Recall that the development of an electromagnetic catapult deals firm General Atomics, project cost - 676,2 million dollars. The length of the launcher is 91 meters. According to previous reports, EMALS can disperse the aircraft weighing 45 tons up to 240 kilometers per hour.

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Energy EMALS is 122 megajoules, therefore, to provide an electromagnetic starting device the required amount of energy on Board the "Gerald Ford" will be installed special generator set.

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