High performance catapult for launching most modern carrier aircraft at higher speeds, developed by British Admiralty; tested for past 14 mo in waters around England, it is now fitted to HMS Perseus; slotted cylinder is major unit; aircraft is attached to hook which is fastened to piston driven through cylinder by high pressure steam from ship's boilers.


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    Title :

    Royal navy tests steam catapults


    Additional title:

    Aviation Week


    Published in:

    Aviation Week ; 56 , n 12


    Publication date :

    1952


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Steam catapults for launching naval aircraft

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Steam catapults for launching naval aircraft

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Steam catapults for launching naval aircraft

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Steam catapults for launching naval aircraft

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Steam catapults for launching naval aircraft

    Mitchell, C.C. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1955