An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations March 24, 2020.
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is a new type of aircraft launching system. The system launches carrier-based aircraft by means of a catapult employing a linear induction motor rather than the conventional steam piston.
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U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko
