What Type Of Catapult Is Used Today On Aircraft Carriers?

Aircraft carriers today are migrating away from the steam catapults made so famous by movies like the “Top Gun” franchise and “Executive Decision.” New large aircraft carriers are going to use the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS), which uses electricity – a form of magnetism.

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