The EMALS is an electromagnetic catapult that relies upon a linear induction motor, rather than a traditional steam piston, to launch aircraft. The Ford-class aircraft carriers are the most expensive ...

The first Type 076 ship features an electromagnetic catapult enabling fighter jets to launch from its deck, according to Xinhua. The new vessel, independently developed and named after Sichuan ...

They had yet to see clear signs of catapult-assisted launches – a critical milestone for demonstrating the carrier’s advanced capabilities. China’s third carrier returned to port on Tuesday ...

The US's new Ford class of aircraft carriers will feature many improvements on the current Nimitz class, like new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) catapults instead of steam-powered ...

Both ships, which are named the Liaoning and Shandong, respectively, lack catapults. However, they are equipped with a ski ramp to launch fixed-wing aircraft, which has so far only included the J-15.