Whoosh! U.S. Navy F-35C gets electromagnetic launch

The Navy's F-35C is propelled by its EMALS program in 

a test earlier this month. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

CNET - The U.S. Navy said today it has demonstrated the successful integration of two of its key next-generation sea-based strike programs–the carrier version of the Joint Strike Fighter, and the all-new electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

Both the F-35C fighter and the EMALS launch technology are expected to see service eventually aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier, as well as other Ford-class carriers.            More

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