福特首次舰上全速电弹测试成功，前后一共才测试了22次？

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The Navy conducted the first-ever, shipboard, full-speed catapult shots using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Sea Systems Command announced May 15.

美国海军首次进行使用电磁飞机弹射系统（EMALS），这是福特级首舰“福特号”（CVN 78）有史以来第一次，舰载全速弹射，该消息五月十五日由美国海军指挥司令部宣布。

EMALS is a carrier-based launch system designed to expand the operational capability of the Navy's future carriers to include all current and future planned carrier aircraft. The recent test shots, known as "no-loads" because no aircraft or other loads were attached to the launching shuttle, successfully demonstrated the integrated catapult system. Using electromagnetic technology, the system delivers substantial improvements in system maintenance, increased reliability and efficiency, higher-launch energy capacity, and more accurate end-speed control, with a smooth acceleration at both high and low speeds. By allowing linear acceleration over time, electromagnetic catapults also place less stress on the aircraft.

"This is a very exciting time for the Navy," said Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers Rear Adm. Tom Moore. "For the first time in over 60 years, we've just conducted 22 no load test shots using electricity instead of steam technology."
“这对海军来说是一个非常激动人心的时刻，”项目执行官航空母舰少将汤姆·摩尔说。 “超过60年来我们仅尝试过22次无负荷电磁弹射测试，以替代蒸汽弹射技术。”

During the tests, generators within the ship produced an electric pulse, which was passed through power conditioning electronics to linear motors just below the flight deck surface. This energy allowed for the linear motors to propel the launching shuttle down the catapult track in excess of 180 knots before bringing the shuttle to a stop at the end of the track.

The next phase of EMALS testing, scheduled for this summer, will involve launching "dead-loads" off of the bow of CVN 78 into the James River. "Dead-loads" are large, wheeled, steel vessels weighing up to 80,000 pounds to simulate the weight of actual aircraft. The dead-loads will be launched from each catapult using a specific test sequence to verify that the catapult and its components are operating satisfactorily.

EMALS测试的下一阶段计划于今年夏天，包括将在詹姆斯河进行的“死亡载荷”弹射测试， “死亡载荷”测试将由随一系列特别设计的顺序触发进行，弹射器以及机载弹射装置都将承受重达80000磅的满载飞机弹射的负荷，以验证该弹射器及其组件都能运作启动正常。

To date PCU Gerald R. Ford is 90 percent complete and 1550 Sailors have reported for introduction and training. CVN 78 will be commissioned in March 2016.

文章没有提及的是使用的是什么飞机，能肯定的是空载。突然意识到要是马院士的电弹弓真的如传言样裤衩血红，那么舰载弹射技术方面我鳖真的已经和MD没有代差了，有点小激动呢。
http://www.naval-technology.com/ ... s-on-cvn-78-4579523

The Navy conducted the first-ever, shipboard, full-speed catapult shots using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Sea Systems Command announced May 15.

美国海军首次进行使用电磁飞机弹射系统（EMALS），这是福特级首舰“福特号”（CVN 78）有史以来第一次，舰载全速弹射，该消息五月十五日由美国海军指挥司令部宣布。

EMALS is a carrier-based launch system designed to expand the operational capability of the Navy's future carriers to include all current and future planned carrier aircraft. The recent test shots, known as "no-loads" because no aircraft or other loads were attached to the launching shuttle, successfully demonstrated the integrated catapult system. Using electromagnetic technology, the system delivers substantial improvements in system maintenance, increased reliability and efficiency, higher-launch energy capacity, and more accurate end-speed control, with a smooth acceleration at both high and low speeds. By allowing linear acceleration over time, electromagnetic catapults also place less stress on the aircraft.

"This is a very exciting time for the Navy," said Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers Rear Adm. Tom Moore. "For the first time in over 60 years, we've just conducted 22 no load test shots using electricity instead of steam technology."
“这对海军来说是一个非常激动人心的时刻，”项目执行官航空母舰少将汤姆·摩尔说。 “超过60年来我们仅尝试过22次无负荷电磁弹射测试，以替代蒸汽弹射技术。”

During the tests, generators within the ship produced an electric pulse, which was passed through power conditioning electronics to linear motors just below the flight deck surface. This energy allowed for the linear motors to propel the launching shuttle down the catapult track in excess of 180 knots before bringing the shuttle to a stop at the end of the track.

The next phase of EMALS testing, scheduled for this summer, will involve launching "dead-loads" off of the bow of CVN 78 into the James River. "Dead-loads" are large, wheeled, steel vessels weighing up to 80,000 pounds to simulate the weight of actual aircraft. The dead-loads will be launched from each catapult using a specific test sequence to verify that the catapult and its components are operating satisfactorily.

EMALS测试的下一阶段计划于今年夏天，包括将在詹姆斯河进行的“死亡载荷”弹射测试， “死亡载荷”测试将由随一系列特别设计的顺序触发进行，弹射器以及机载弹射装置都将承受重达80000磅的满载飞机弹射的负荷，以验证该弹射器及其组件都能运作启动正常。

To date PCU Gerald R. Ford is 90 percent complete and 1550 Sailors have reported for introduction and training. CVN 78 will be commissioned in March 2016.

文章没有提及的是使用的是什么飞机，能肯定的是空载。突然意识到要是马院士的电弹弓真的如传言样裤衩血红，那么舰载弹射技术方面我鳖真的已经和MD没有代差了，有点小激动呢。