Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:designedFor naval aviation
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:U.S._Navy's_Electromagnetic_Launch_System_program
General Atomics
gptkbp:enables rapid aircraft launches
gptkbp:enhances aircraft launch precision
gptkbp:features computer-controlled operation
gptkbp:has high launch energy
gptkbp:hasCapacity multiple launches per minute
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)
gptkbp:improves aircraft launch reliability
gptkbp:installation USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:Advanced_Arresting_Gear_(AAG)
gptkbp:isCompatibleWith future aircraft designs
gptkbp:isConsidered a technological advancement
a game changer for naval aviation
gptkbp:isDesignedFor improve operational readiness
launch heavier aircraft
support high sortie rates
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy performance metrics
cost-effectiveness
gptkbp:isExpectedTo enhance fleet capabilities
reduce launch times
gptkbp:isFundedBy gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith shipboard systems
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:USS_Gerald_R._Ford_class
naval modernization efforts
U.S._Navy's_future_fleet_strategy
gptkbp:isRegardedAs a critical component of modern warfare.
a key innovation in naval technology
gptkbp:isSubjectTo military testing standards
gptkbp:isTestedFor safety and reliability
gptkbp:isTrainedIn simulated combat scenarios
various naval exercises
gptkbp:isUsedIn carrier strike groups
gptkbp:isVisitedBy collaboration from industry partners
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:operationalStatus 2017
gptkbp:provides smoother launch
gptkbp:reduces maintenance costs
crew workload
during launch
gptkbp:relatedTo traditional steam systems
gptkbp:replacedBy steam catapults
gptkbp:supports various aircraft types
gptkbp:updates launch efficiency
gptkbp:usedIn aircraft carriers
gptkbp:uses electromagnetic force
gptkbp:usesTechnology linear synchronous motor
gptkbp:utilizes advanced materials