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Thursday, April 16, 2009

US Navy opts to continue carrier launch system

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)After a review triggered by cost overruns and technology concerns, the U.S. Navy on Wednesday said it has decided to proceed with a new aircraft-launching system for its new aircraft carrier.

Privately held General Atomics, based in San Diego, has been working on the new electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) that is aimed at allowing the Navy's new Gerald R. Ford carrier to launch more jets from the flight deck.

The Navy decided to proceed with the new system despite concerns over its development because it "promises to lower overall lifecycle costs, require less maintenance than steam catapults and generate less physical stress on carrier-based aircraft," said spokesman Lieutenant Commander Victor Chen.

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