EMALS Catapult
AssemblyElectromagnetic aircraft launch system: a 91 m linear induction motor fed from flywheel energy storage, replacing steam catapults. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for EMALS Catapult
5 top-level lines as of r2773| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linear Motor Stator Segment | aircraft-carrier-stator-segment | 300× | 300 | · | part |
| 2 | IGBT Power Module | igbt-module | 240× | 240 | · | part |
| 3 | Energy Storage Rotor | aircraft-carrier-energy-storage-rotor | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Sheet Metal Panel | sheet-panel | 120× | 120 | · | part |
| 5 | Catapult Fastener | aircraft-carrier-catapult-fastener | 11000× | 11,000 | · | part |