US Navy Readying Electro-Magnetic Launch for New Carriers Which Will Also Be Ready For New Lasers And Railguns Later

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From The Next Big Future:

Current steam catapults use about 615 kg/ 1,350 pounds of steam for each aircraft launch, which is usually delivered by piping it from the nuclear reactor. Now add the required hydraulics and oils, the water required to brake the catapult, and associated pumps, motors, and control systems. The result is a large, heavy, maintenance-intensive system that operates without feedback control; and its sudden shocks affect airframe lifespans for carrier-based aircraft. The Aircraft carrier will have two A1B nuclear reactors for 600 MW of power.

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