Chinese researchers have unveiled the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), inspired by advancements in electric vehicle technology, achieving a remarkable feat of catapulting a hefty 30-ton aircraft into the skies in just 2.1 seconds.
Led by Associate Professor Ye Lezhi from Beijing University of Technology's School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, a dedicated team in Beijing undertook the development of this groundbreaking EMALS.
This innovative system's key feature lies in its compact, simplistic, and lightweight design, a departure from previous models reliant on intricate power supply mechanisms.
Documented in a prestigious scientific journal on February 27, in a peer-reviewed paper published in the Chinese academic journal Acta Armamentarii, the unveiling of EMALS signifies a significant breakthrough in naval engineering.
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