grassStain wrote:
"John C" wrote in message
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Is the next generation of carriers going to launch planes differently? ie
Mag Lev technology?
When is it due out and is it still considered expirmental?


There's currently nothing in the works to replace the current steam
catapults (at least in the near future).

Wrong. There are both electromagnetic catapults (EMALS) and
turboelectric arresting gear in development.

http://www.ga.com/atg/emals.php
http://www.ga.com/atg/arrestgear.php

I talked to folks from GA earlier this year who said that these are both
on track for inclusion in CVN-78, which is supposed to begin
construction next year.

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