India and US to develop Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) india is willing to join US for EMALS technology for indigenous aircraft carriers made in kochi this deal may finalise during obama visit in india what is this Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch? to launch carrier-based aircraft from an aircraft catapult using a linear motor drive instead of the conventional steam piston drive. The main advantage is that this system allows for a more graded acceleration, inducing less stress on the aircrafts airframe. Other advantages include lower system weight, lower cost, and decreased maintenance requirements. It also will provide the ability to launch aircraft that are both heavier or lighter than the conventional system can accommodate. In addition the system has limited requirements for fresh water, reducing the need for energy-intensive desalination.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:00:01 +0000
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