"Testing the USS John F. Kennedy: Catapult Trials and Electromagnetic Launch System"

A new video shows the USS John F. Kennedy, the Navy's next supercarrier, conducting catapult testing by launching heavy car-like vehicles into the James River in Virginia to ensure the readiness of its electromagnetic aircraft launch system. This testing is crucial for evaluating the onboard catapults and preparing the carrier to launch actual fixed-wing aircraft. The USS John F. Kennedy is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier and features new technologies aimed at more efficient aircraft launching. The Navy has acknowledged past development missteps with these new technologies but is committed to learning from them.