Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Visited....

[nhboy]

Carrier George H.W. Bush Visited....

Bush visits namesake carrier for cat test

"Shipbuilders and Navy engineers tried out the aircraft catapults aboard the carrier George H.W. Bush for the first time Friday in Newport News, Va., and the ship’s ex-naval aviator, ex-president namesake was on hand to watch.

“I’m thrilled to be back here with you guys,” Bush told the sailors and shipbuilders, according to an announcement from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. “In case you’re wondering, it’s still hard for me to comprehend this fantastic honor, having this ship named for me. ... One key way this ship will be no different than the one I served on in World War II is the pride and the patriotism and the commitment to duty and honor of the men and women serving aboard it.”

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[blacklabman]

It is not a USS until it is commissioned. That does not happen until after successful completion of sea trials, also certification of aviation facilities, including the catapults. Until commissioning it is "PRECOM".

 

[nhboy]

It is not a USS until it is commissioned. That does not happen until after successful completion of sea trials, also certification of aviation facilities, including the catapults. Until commissioning it is "PRECOM".

Fixed! Thanks.

 

[ImnoMensa]

I believe the catapults on this ship use magnets and not steam to catapult the aircraft.

A first as far as I know.

 

[clevalley]

I believe the catapults on this ship use magnets and not steam to catapult the aircraft.

A first as far as I know.

I believe you are correct - there was a mention on CNN about it using the same propulsion mechanism similar to new roller coasters.

 

[nhboy]

I believe the catapults on this ship use magnets and not steam to catapult the aircraft.

A first as far as I know.

From the article:
"It was Bush’s first visit since 2006 to the carrier that bears his name, the last in the Navy’s 10-ship, 90,000-ton Nimitz-class — and the last Navy carrier designed from the keel up with steam-powered catapults. Starting with the Navy’s next ship, the carrier Gerald Ford, Navy catapults will be powered by electromagnets."