The EMALS system on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has not been working well due to initial integration problems with new technologies, including faults in the electrical and power handling systems, and insufficient testing and prototyping before deployment. These issues led to breakdowns, such as a five-day period where the carrier could not launch aircraft, and are representative of the broader challenge of incorporating cutting-edge technology into a complex system like a supercarrier. While the system has since improved and is being used for future carriers, its early performance on the Ford highlights the difficulties in developing and mastering new and unproven technologies within demanding acquisition programs.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Capability Just Made A Stunning Leap Forward
China has simultaneously debuted its J-35 stealth fighter, J-15T fighter and KJ-600 radar plane operating from its first catapult-equipped carrier.
Thomas Newdick
“ led to ... a five-day period where the carrier could not launch aircraft” 意思是“每五天就出故障”？？ 你家屋顶漏雨，修了5天，就是每5天就漏雨? 另外，你分得清 led to 和 lead to 吗？
ajaychen_2024 发表评论于 2025-09-23 12:16:29
楼下这位懂英文的军盲网友，自己去看看这篇新闻，福特号的弹射器每五天就出故障