2022 · Q121
The technology known as ‘Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System’ is sometimes talked about in reference to
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- Alaunching guided missiles from silos
- Blaunching aircraft from warships
- Cnavigation of nuclear-powered submarines
- Ddevelopment of reusable rockets
Explanation
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is the electromagnetic catapult that launches aircraft from aircraft carriers, replacing steam catapults — deployed on the US Navy's Gerald R. Ford-class carriers and discussed for India's planned carriers. It has nothing to do with launching missiles from silos, submarine navigation, or reusable rockets.