F-35 Catapult Launch

[AshVX220]

For those interested, just been sent pictures of this and found the story on-line.

It would appear it was a Steam cat though, not the EMALS Mag-Cat.

http://www.aviationnews.eu/2011/04/07/f-35c-cf-1-c...

[bulb763]

Video here too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtufyGFbhLQ

Much better that we're getting this than the STOVL version

[tvrforever]

The UK designed & built mag launch system for new carriers is much much better than the US EMALS system - but I guess UK success & world-leading engineering isn't a glamorous message for people...

[Mr Dave]

I think its quite a nice looking wee jet really.

Shame they are all going to be grey with grey.

[Apache]

uninteresting looking lump imo, the days of 'if it looks right, it'll fly right' are long gone thanks to fbw

[davepoth]

Apache said:

uninteresting looking lump imo, the days of 'if it looks right, it'll fly right' are long gone thanks to fbw

Needs a gaping shark's mouth at the front really.

[CunningPlan]

You have to admire the cahoons of the guy standing in front of the the jet-fighter about to be launched by a catapault.

[Jim Campbell]

tvrforever said:

The UK designed & built mag launch system for new carriers is much much better than the US EMALS system - but I guess UK success & world-leading engineering isn't a glamorous message for people...

Do tell, I haven't heard anything about the UK version sounds very interesting.

Ta

[tvrforever]

Jim Campbell said:

tvrforever said:

The UK designed & built mag launch system for new carriers is much much better than the US EMALS system - but I guess UK success & world-leading engineering isn't a glamorous message for people...

Do tell, I haven't heard anything about the UK version sounds very interesting.

Ta

have a google for "converteam launch catapult" and you should find the info that's in the public domain...

[anonymous-user]

If i had one of those, i'd be hurling all sorts of stuff into the air with it.......... ;-)

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tvrforever said:

have a google for "converteam launch catapult" and you should find the info that's in the public domain...

I truly hope their engineering ability is miles ahead of their skills at keeping their website up to date

[tvrforever]

fadeaway said:

tvrforever said:

have a google for "converteam launch catapult" and you should find the info that's in the public domain...

I truly hope their engineering ability is miles ahead of their skills at keeping their website up to date

well there are normally competitive & confidentiality reasons for not publishing current technology information & status online...

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tvrforever said:

well there are normally competitive & confidentiality reasons for not publishing current technology information & status online...

cutting edge company said:

new Low Voltage linear motors with reduced end effect coils will be delivered in early 2010

Taken from the forst page of their site listed by google. Suppose 1.5 years late is excellent for a typical MoD contract