China has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the way aircraft carriers launch planes. The Chinese army has opened a research center in Jinan to develop magnetic catapults for aircraft carriers. The center has already achieved a new record speed with a magnetically levitated sled, which reached a speed of 1,030 km/h. The sled, which was developed by scientists at the Institute of Electrical Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is expected to be used as a flight deck catapult on aircraft carriers.
Flight deck catapults, also known as aircraft launchers, are used as a launching aid when the runway is too short or the aircraft’s power is insufficient to reach the necessary takeoff speed. The Chinese army has been working on developing magnetic catapults for aircraft carriers, and the new research center in Jinan is a significant step forward in this effort. The magnetically levitated sled, which resembles a miniature high-speed locomotive, has achieved a new record speed, making it an ideal candidate for use as a flight deck catapult.
The project is of great importance to China, as the country aims to develop more magnetic levitation technologies for both military and civilian purposes. The Maglev train, which can reach speeds of up to 600 km/h, is already one of the fastest land vehicles in the world. The success of the magnetically levitated sled in Jinan is a significant milestone in China’s efforts to develop advanced heavy ultra-high-speed equipment. The project is expected to pave the way for the development of more advanced magnetic levitation technologies in the future.
