Gerald R. Ford Class CVN

[NMaude]

Defense Updates has put out a video about why the Ford class EMALS and AAG could be used on land:

General Atomics is exploring the adaptation of its ship-based Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for land-based operations. Initially developed for the U.S. Navy's Ford-class aircraft carriers, these systems are now being considered for expeditionary campaigns ashore, addressing the need to operate aircraft without large traditional runways.

This information was revealed by The War Zone.

C. Mark Brinkley, a General Atomics spokesman, told the outlet: “Our friends at GA-EMS [General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group] have been exploring expeditionary electromagnetic launch and recovery systems and have conducted extensive research into the concept.”

Viewers may note that in addition to being utilized on the U.S. Navy's Ford-class carriers, derivatives of the EMALS and AAG designs have been chosen for France’s next-generation carrier and are expected to be included on India’s future INS Vishal.

In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Ford class EMALS and AAG could be installed on land ?

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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:08 EMALS & AAG OVERVIEW
03:56 LARGE U.S BASE ARE TARGET
04:57 EMALS & AAG ADVANTAGE
06:26 ANALYSIS

 

[Scott Kenny]

Mind yous that still 82 megawatts for ONE!

Frack!

 

[Hydroman]

EMALS and AAGS great for short fields. If linear induction motors work well for the roller coasters, opens up more options for smaller air field locations.

 

[Forest Green]

This is probably coming to the Gerald Ford Class eventually.

Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush Now Has First Of its Kind Drone Control Center

The Unmanned Air Warfare Centers to control MQ-25 Stingray tanker drones and other future advanced uncrewed aircraft.

www.twz.com

 

[Forest Green]

Sidus Space Secures $2 Million Contract for U.S. Navy Propulsion Project

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 - Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a provider of precision space infrastructure solutions, has been awarded a $2 million subcontract by Craig Technologies. The contract involves manufacturing two Fle

www.spacewar.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

From back in March of this year:

https://news.usni.org/2024/03/15/aircraft-carrier-enterprise-delivery-delayed-by-18-months-says-navy

 

[Moose]

The future Enterprise has floated for the first time. Well, a portion of it. The current structure was floated and towed from one end of the assembly drydock to the other before being dropped in a new set of keelblocks. This will allow construction of the future Doris Miller to begin in the same dock while Big-E is finished.

View: https://youtu.be/Hn-Y0lAkoqU?si=kPz7ZtNzvJ-IKyIc

 

[NMaude]

Is the mid-body section where the CVN's nuclear-reactors are located?

 

[Ozair]

Appears to be

 

[NMaude]

Appears to be

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That would explain why parts of the "Deck" of the mid-body were blurred.

 

[Hydroman]

You can see the reactor boxes.

 

[NMaude]

You can see the reactor boxes.

Are they in the middle of the mid-body?

 

[Hydroman]

Are they in the middle of the mid-body?

Yes, staggered propulsion layout for the two reactors and main machinery rooms.