(U)Gerald R Ford Cl Nuc Aircraft Carrier CVN 78-80

Abstract

This Navy program addresses unique technologies on Ford class carriers. The program includes: - (2208) - Development of ship hull, mechanical, propulsion, electrical, aviation, and combat support systems, subsystems and components to significantly improve aircraft carrier affordability, manpower requirements, survivability, and operational capabilities, and to meet the requirements of existing and pending regulations and statutes critical to the operation of existing and future aircraft carriers. - (4004) - Development of an advanced technology aircraft launch system in support of the CVN 78 Class design and construction schedule. The Electro Magnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) will replace the current steam catapult on CVN 78 Class ships. EMALS provides better control of applied forces, both peak and transient dynamic, improved reliability and maintainability, increased operational availability and reduced operator and maintainer workload. This Program Element (PE) and associated projects represent a continuation of efforts previously funded under PE 0603512N projects 2208 and 4004 in FY 2014 and earlier.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
0604112N_4_1319_PB_2016
Change Summary Explanation
PRJ 4004 (EMALS) Cost/Funding: Added additional funds in FY 16 to support EMALS test site software integration, correction of deficiencies and resolve component obsolescence
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Catapult-Assisted Takeoff Systems
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Developmental Tests
  • Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Engineering
  • Maintenance
  • Navy
  • Nimitz-Class
  • Reliability
  • Ships
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Uss Gerald R. Ford

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  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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