来自MSN11 个月
Insane moment USS John F. Kennedy supercarrier catapults 80,000-pound vehicle
The USS John F. Kennedy is the second ... the launch system and replace the existing steam catapults typically used in the Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. Two Ford-class carriers, the ...
Military.com4 年
Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
The 10 nuclear powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers are the largest warships in the world, each designed for an approximately 50 year service life with one mid-life refueling. USS NIMITZ (CVN 68 ...
来自MSN4 个月
It Took 2,100 Days to Get 1 Navy Aircraft Carrier Back Into Service
USS George Washington’s 6-Year Overhaul ... The incorporation of steam catapults onboard the Nimitz carriers allows even a 60,000 pound fully-loaded F/A-18 fighter to launch from the deck.
Autoblog10 年
F-35C's first carrier launch, touch-and-go is as cool as expected
Just a few days ago, we showed you a video of the F-35C's first carrier landing, aboard the USS Nimitz. The naval variant ... but also complete its first catapult-assisted takeoff and perform ...
Business Insider3 年
How the Navy's newest aircraft carrier keeps jets flying with fewer sailors than older carriers
ABEs assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), work ... assigned to Ford's air department as the bow catapults leading petty officer. "As far as Nimitz [class], everything has been laid out for ...