electromagnetic catapult

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electromagnetic device
launch system
gptkbp:advantage reduced maintenance
ability to launch lighter and heavier aircraft
greater reliability
lower manpower requirements
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
naval aviation equipment
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:General_Atomics
gptkbp:enables faster launch cycles
precise control of launch speed
gptkbp:first_operational_use gptkb:USS_Gerald_R._Ford
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label electromagnetic catapult
gptkbp:notable_implementation gptkb:EMALS
gptkbp:notableUser gptkb:USS_Gerald_R._Ford
gptkbp:replacedBy steam catapult
gptkbp:usedFor launching aircraft from aircraft carriers
gptkbp:uses gptkb:electromagnetic_force
linear induction motor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hall-effect_thruster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5