Catapulting a test sled off an aircraft carrier - GIF and video
Catapulting a special sled to test an aircraft carrier. This was done during testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), which is replacing existing steam powered launchers.
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0:52 video from the USS Gerald R. Ford:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QHpES57Twg
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...145#post126065
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...295#post116282
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2528#post76528