electromagnetic catapult (EMALS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf launch system
aircraft catapult
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:EMALS
gptkbp:advantage reduced maintenance
greater launch control
supports wider range of aircraft weights
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
naval aviation technology
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:General_Atomics
gptkbp:firstOperationalUse gptkb:USS_Gerald_R._Ford_(CVN-78)
gptkbp:firstTestMatch 2010
gptkbp:fullName Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label electromagnetic catapult (EMALS)
gptkbp:powerSource electricity
gptkbp:purpose launch aircraft from aircraft carriers
gptkbp:replacedBy steam catapult
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:technology linear induction motor
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:ship
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fujian_aircraft_carrier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6