351 Naval aviators were qualified using EMALS and AAG throughout 2020 and 2021. Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch…
Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
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Aircraft CarriersU.S. Navy
“USS Ford EMALS failed after 181 launches. It was required to work for 4,166 launches before failure,” Pentagon tester says
by Dario LeoneThe AAG was working for an average of 48 traps before failing. According to Alert 5, the Pentagon’s Director, Operational Test…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
These photos of USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Harry S. Truman operating together highlight the differences between a Ford-class and a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
by Dario LeoneFord is underway conducting integrated air wing operations, and the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group remains at sea in the…
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Aircraft CarriersLosses and Aviation Safety
Here’s why it Took four Weeks to Scuttle USS America, the Only Supercarrier Ever Sunk
by Dario LeoneOn Apr. 19, 2005, USS America left Philadelphia under tow on its final mission. The America was towed off the east…
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Aircraft CarriersU.S. Navy
USS Gerald Ford delivery delayed to October due to Extensive Nuclear Propulsion, Weapons Elevator Repairs
by Dario LeoneUSS Gerald Ford elevators have suffered reliability issues due largely to software problems. To date, only two of the elevators meet…
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Aircraft Carriers
As Chinese Admiral says his Country should sink two American Aircraft Carriers, the U.S. Navy is ready to sign dual-Gerald R. Ford-class carrier Contract
by Dario LeoneThe 2-carrier contract would be a very bad news for China: the Gerald R. Ford-class in fact is designed to maximize…
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Aircraft CarriersU.S. Navy
Chinese Admiral says disputes over South China Sea could be resolved by sinking two U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
by Dario LeoneRear Admiral Lou Yuan said the loss of one aircraft carrier would cost the U.S. the lives of 5000 service men…
