Electromagnetic catapults don’t just replace steam — they fundamentally change how aircraft are launched from carriers. This breakdown explains how EMALS works, why it’s smoother than steam, and why ...

EMALS launchers use linear induction motors to generate a strong electromagnetic field that can accelerate aircraft along the flight deck. This system replaces the steam pressure system found on ...

The United States Navy currently has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in its fleet. Of those, 10 are of the "old" Nimitz-class, while a singular example of the latest high-tech model is the Gerald ...

J-35 catapulting off the Fujian. Credit: PLAN video The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has released video footage confirming the launch and recovery of three fixed-wing aircraft types from the ...

France’s new “PANG” carrier will utilize an electromagnetic launch system (EMALS), giving it a flat deck and allowing it to launch heavier aircraft than the ski jump-equipped Charles de Gaulle. After ...