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.
Royal navy tests steam catapults
Aviation Week
Aviation Week ; 56 , n 12
1952
Article (Journal)
English
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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
Engineering Index Backfile | 1955
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