funny, it might work should they added a swept wing on it.. and two rato to provide additional necessary thrust so it might get up to a glider low height...
Back in the day (when the military wasn't a poli-sci petri dish of idiocy) during port calls, the deck crews used to buy used vehicles, hook them up to the catapults, and then take bets on how far they could sling them. Also your channel rocks! 👍🔥
I've been at Newport News Shipbuilding for 28 years. I have worked on 4 new carriers and several submarines, I could not be prouder. This video is awesome but actually being on the ship during catapult testing is unreal. SHIPBUILDER PROUD!!!
actually thats specifically the advantage of this type of catapult. for example they are having carrier launched drones and those are pretty small and could be damaged by a steam catapultls acceleration. steam catapult has a minimum force it can push. this system can be very dynamic and push light loads.
This technology is much quieter than the previous antiquated steam powered launch system which would make so much noise that sailors on the ship couldn't sleep.
@@KK_on_KK irc the main problem with steam catapults is they are every inefficient energy wise, a lot of the energy that could have been used for electrical power got used by the catapults, which wasn't much of an issue back then, but now that radars, sensors, laser defense, and other high energy systems are being implemented, electromagnetic is becoming necessary to operate the aircraft carriers, launch planes, and simultaneously keep up with the energy demand of it's systems. TLDR, conserving electricity is pretty important
@user-bu7mq9mw3p steam systems are prone to leaks and the steam is invisible so it just cuts through sailors like butter when a pipe bursts, also recharging the steam accumulator takes alot of time which limits the amount of planes that can be launched per hour
"In a touching ceremony, the ashes of Benny Hill were finally laid to rest today, in accordance with the comedian's last wishes. 'We would have done it sooner,' said a family member, 'but it took us awhile to arrange "Yakkity Sax" for a Marine brass band.' "
Awesome. i saw a documentary on what it takes to maintain the steam catapult. I hope trhis makes thing more efficient on a carrier. Thanks for the upload
I love how they are using an old cable bridle which was used on carriers from the 50s-1970s and pre-dates the now used tow-bar launch nose gear system.
Once had the pleasure of watching HMS Ark Royal testing her steam cats, while alongside in Guzz. The test weights were different sizes to represent different aircraft, but were all painted yellow and flew beautifully!!! lol.
Congratulations! Let's hope that every aircraft taking off this amazing machine will follow the flight path of this red test vehicle. Happy ejections, boys!
would, you mean already does offer Ford Class has the advanced arresting gear...that uses Electro magnetic equipment to arrest the planes th-cam.com/video/5Xo5qy_dfGM/w-d-xo.html
Now that's what I call a CIWS; like a railgun but slower, with lots of momentum. All you got to do is point the carrier in the right direction, then fire off anything!
In the first shot, the cart tumbled in midair and landed in the water back-end down, causing the cart to skip once on the water upon landing. In the second shot, the cart landed nose-down and didn't skip.
Captain: "Change heading to 352, 10 knots. Close in within 100 yards of the ship" Navigator: "But captain, that will put directly in line with the enemy, we'll be torn to" Captain: "I know, now tell the boys on deck to hook up one of those warhead carts to the launcher. We might not have any planes to launch, but we still have some stones to throw"
OUTSTANDING! I remember being launched by a magnetic roller coaster at Disneyland, my neck is still sore! I assume it is sort of like this? I also assume the test cars are weighted to simulate a jet... anyone know? THANKS
Throw it all you want, that plane design will never work.
Bravo
Jordendog its the carrier not that car bro
Fly or die!
@@princey_06 its a joke lmaoo
funny, it might work should they added a swept wing on it.. and two rato to provide additional necessary thrust so it might get up to a glider low height...
This is how they need to launch those Red Bull Flugtag planes.
That idea is sooooo stupid. Let’s do it!
kirby chambliss actually took off from the uss midway in 2008 but it wasn’t a cat shot
Back in the day (when the military wasn't a poli-sci petri dish of idiocy) during port calls, the deck crews used to buy used vehicles, hook them up to the catapults, and then take bets on how far they could sling them.
Also your channel rocks! 👍🔥
those models would break immediately imo
And I always thought skipping rocks was fun.
Why is the first thing I thought of when I saw it midair herbie the love bug
Never park illegally on a navy base.
Haha!
Reminds me of Mr. Bean
Aircraft carrier*
No parking or be towed
With our new electromagnetic catapult
@@creeperjr1321 super carrier
2:39 the best angle imo. I can feel the rush just by watching the video.
Someone get in touch with Steve-o
we dont want steve-o to die too!
Richard Caballero Legends never die
NumaNuma Yay hahahhaha wtf. This comment made me laugh so much
+NumaNuma Yay, Those were exactly my thoughts too!!
+supersabrejet, Johnny would definitely gather all his guys and use that to fling La-z-boy chairs -- with someone tied up in them!
0:51 when you realize ur ex is on the cruise too
Levi this is too funny 😂😂😂
Ridiculous!
Lmao
Pull Up, Pull Up!
Lol
the way that the car flew off the ship made me laugh. once again, another great video
also, would this be used for launching planes, or is it for other methods?
Ha. Yes, it will definitely be used to launch planes.
+Ultimate Military Channel thanks for telling me :)
I've been at Newport News Shipbuilding for 28 years. I have worked on 4 new carriers and several submarines, I could not be prouder. This video is awesome but actually being on the ship during catapult testing is unreal. SHIPBUILDER PROUD!!!
+Kenny B that sounds like it was awesome!
Well shoot, *HOLD MY BEER AND STRAP ME IN!!!"*
It wouldn't be too bad it will be like a rollercoaster with an LSM launch the g's make u safe and feel safe
Now, fling a Prius.
It probably wouldn't handle the acceleration, haha!
Do a Reliant Robin
actually thats specifically the advantage of this type of catapult. for example they are having carrier launched drones and those are pretty small and could be damaged by a steam catapultls acceleration.
steam catapult has a minimum force it can push. this system can be very dynamic and push light loads.
To match the weight of an aircraft, they'd have to fling a main battle tank!
How much does the drone weigh? Good to know before ...
Those are some serious professionals.
It amazes me how could the resist the impulse to put a ramp at the end of that carrier.
Well if everything else fails, we can still catapult giant metal slugs at enemy ships.
Underrated
If they fail take idea from Japanese navy
doubles up as a weapon.
insert tungton steel pole into groovs... XD
lol XD.
Robotech!
BPJ John or a really cool roller coaster...
JK
Gonna launch a tungsten javelin?
"Hi I'm Johnny Knoxville and this is the cat launch!"
This technology is much quieter than the previous antiquated steam powered launch system which would make so much noise that sailors on the ship couldn't sleep.
True you would be only able to hear the sound from like 20 cm away and it sounds like rrrrrrriiiiii when it launches
@@rickym7380 Well... That and the sound of jet aircraft landing and taking off.
Antiquated? What's so antiquated about it?
@@KK_on_KK irc the main problem with steam catapults is they are every inefficient energy wise, a lot of the energy that could have been used for electrical power got used by the catapults, which wasn't much of an issue back then, but now that radars, sensors, laser defense, and other high energy systems are being implemented, electromagnetic is becoming necessary to operate the aircraft carriers, launch planes, and simultaneously keep up with the energy demand of it's systems.
TLDR, conserving electricity is pretty important
@user-bu7mq9mw3p steam systems are prone to leaks and the steam is invisible so it just cuts through sailors like butter when a pipe bursts, also recharging the steam accumulator takes alot of time which limits the amount of planes that can be launched per hour
My son is in that video somewhere is was up there when they were tested the new catapults he worked for newport news shipbuilding at the time
I can picture a ski jump at the bow of the ship. That test sled would fly
Yeah the ALMOST sudden drop robbed all of us of the true spectacular of another 500mtr or more
I wonder what they would have done if the test sled had actually flown off. New style of stealth plane....the sled.
If all else fails, you can increase the power output of the catapult to hurl slugs to enemy fortifications xD
YEET
I forgot about these dead loads. Haven't seen them since 1978.
They've probably been using the same steam catapults since 1978.
+Morrigi192 With only small improvements since ww2.
"In a touching ceremony, the ashes of Benny Hill were finally laid to rest today, in accordance with the comedian's last wishes. 'We would have done it sooner,' said a family member, 'but it took us awhile to arrange "Yakkity Sax" for a Marine brass band.' "
Awesome...lol.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Navy's newest addition to the CWIS point-defense system!"
I find this video very satisfying.
Great work to the contractors and the US Navy, Thank You all for your dedication and service to protecting this great country!
Do you talk like that in normal everyday conversations?
I am the man who grabs the sun. RIDING TO VALHALLA!!!!
WITNESS ME!
I LIVE I DIE I LIVE AGAIN FOR VALHALLA
That's a roller coaster I'd love to ride
Plot twist: this wasn`t a test. They just did it for fun.
why not both?
Whistle while you work.
Sometimes we shoot off footballs and gopros for fun
Bro at like 0:45 the mule (or whatever it is) just straight-planning into the water is killing me rn 🤣🤣
Awesome. i saw a documentary on what it takes to maintain the steam catapult. I hope trhis makes thing more efficient on a carrier. Thanks for the upload
Waylon Jennings narration: "Let's see them Duke boys get outta THIS one ..."
GREAT TEST please get her ready
Legends say they're still launching fords up to this day into the ocean causing piles of chaos in the ocean.
Very good testing. I liked the on-board shot of the launch and slightly under deck shot of sled firing. Very good camera shots .
I know its the Navy but you'd think after the 2nd or 3rd attempt they'd realize that it was never going to fly
Ha!
Nadeo really was onto something with their Trackmania physics in Island
This was very fun to watch!
I love how they are using an old cable bridle which was used on carriers from the 50s-1970s and pre-dates the now used tow-bar launch nose gear system.
See this is why the sky jump system is better, the screening destroyers can do some skeet shooting.
The ultimate in skipping stones! A couple of those launches resulted in some good skipping too! What a job!
man that cart actually FLEW
What a ship, the change from steam to electric all over the ship is a amazing step forward. Proud to be an American
Once had the pleasure of watching HMS Ark Royal testing her steam cats, while alongside in Guzz. The test weights were different sizes to represent different aircraft, but were all painted yellow and flew beautifully!!! lol.
I WOULD TOTALLY RIDE THAT
i saw the thumb nail and was like "is that a truck?!"
No idea how it took them so long to realise how good LSM and LIM systems are rollercoasters were using this technology 15 years ago for launches
I guess, the problem is to save enough energy, in my opinion
Capacitor's are better for this.
That's a serious wrist rocket!!!
Hopefully filled with tea for a July 4th celebration
When your ship runs out of aircraft and ammo.
no more steam , i like it
Awesome video. Crazy "POV" from the GoPro ;)
Yeah, water HURTS when you impact it ;/
I remember the USS Hancock (CVA-19) launching that test vehicle in Yokosuka harbor in 1966. That was with a steam catapult.
I love this video! So entertaining... the best thing yet! I keep coming back!
:) b
Many thanks for watching!
No problem. And no doubt I'll be back to watch this again manana! :)
0:28; so fast I blinked and missed the test sled going by.
Good carrier videos, thanks, subbed.
Thanks!
And that was the last we heard of the duke boys
They should use what Red Bull uses during their annual Flugtag Flying Contests. That would be hilarious! XD
Congratulations! Let's hope that every aircraft taking off this amazing machine will follow the flight path of this red test vehicle. Happy ejections, boys!
They should use this for that Redbull thingy where they launch homemade flight machines.
Hope those test vehicles are recoverable!
Red Bull Flugtag with catapult. We need this.
Wow. Simpler and better both at the same time. I imagine a magnetic landing arrestor system would offer a similar improvement.
would, you mean already does offer
Ford Class has the advanced arresting gear...that uses Electro magnetic equipment to arrest the planes
th-cam.com/video/5Xo5qy_dfGM/w-d-xo.html
I guess the boys (and girls) had a good day :-)
Cheers Adam
Yeah, they should make that into a ride and charge admission. It would probably pay for a good chunk of the ship. Looks like fun!
Alright, hold my beer and let me take a ride.
LOL... omfg... you last posters had me so bad for a sec, lol
Got to watch these all day from the pier. This video does no justice to the sound it makes when it hits the water. Sounds like a cannon going off.
this is f****** awesome
the navy...after billions of dollars....now has a roller coaster technology
LOL ikr!
Now that's what I call a CIWS; like a railgun but slower, with lots of momentum. All you got to do is point the carrier in the right direction, then fire off anything!
In the first shot, the cart tumbled in midair and landed in the water back-end down, causing the cart to skip once on the water upon landing. In the second shot, the cart landed nose-down and didn't skip.
lol its like the worlds biggest crossbow
Looks like a fun ride, should be at Disneyland.
1:10, oh look, ppl are standing in line to take the ride! Just like an amusement park! :)
Captain: "Change heading to 352, 10 knots. Close in within 100 yards of the ship"
Navigator: "But captain, that will put directly in line with the enemy, we'll be torn to"
Captain: "I know, now tell the boys on deck to hook up one of those warhead carts to the launcher. We might not have any planes to launch, but we still have some stones to throw"
Now put me on a snow sled attached to that thing. It would be so fun!
LMFAO fuckin Dukes of Hazzard, that last one!😂😂😂😂😂
When you have no guns, missiles run out, but can fling a car at an enemy ship!
Was the catapult on full power? I was expecting that sledge would go further than that.
2:32 That Looks Very Fun :D
"Lieutenant, do we have more of these sleds?"
"I'm afraid not, sir."
"Then what are you waiting for? Order 20 more. We need them. For SCIENCE!!!"
2:57, dude sums it up in three words.
i am more impress by the camera they attached on it
"Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville, welcome to Jackass."
Truck: I can believe i can fly!
That suckers moving!
Amusement park + decommissioned aircraft carrier = jackpot
OUTSTANDING! I remember being launched by a magnetic roller coaster at Disneyland, my neck is still sore! I assume it is sort of like this? I also assume the test cars are weighted to simulate a jet... anyone know?
THANKS
yeah probably weighted to max load of potential aircraft going to be used on board
Finally, no more steam catapults
I wonder how much quieter the sleep is near the Focsle is during launching of aircraft. I remember the piston water break rocking me to sleep lol
what is the tnt equivalent of this warhead? they will have to keep working on the range .
Urberclayton.They had to dial back explosive force ad it kept wiping out the launch vessel!
When will the first Gerald Ford class carrier be ready?
in England we dont say whooo yeah, we watch like north koreans and clap
Gradual impulse reduces stress on airframe.
Wow is this the new electromagnetic catapult?
Yep.
No
"Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville. This is a flying car"
Imagine sitting on that thing, going for the ride.😎🤣
This is how drag racing will be in the future
Catapult an airfoil-shaped car thing.
what an awesome test load. when i heard it was going into tests, i knew they would have to fling something and i was curious what exactly it would be
fun to watch,,just like top fuel drag
Built in Cincinnati Ohio...damn right!