EMALS Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Technology

Electro Standards Laboratories has Expertise with Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Technology also Referred to as EMALS Technology.

The EMALS technology is used to support Ford Class aircraft carriers such as CVN78, CVN79 through CVN81. The USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) will be the fourth Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier scheduled to be built beginning in 2026.

EMALS technology is the technology that replaced the older steam catapult systems used on aircraft carriers of the past.  This newer catapult technology provides more flexibility and precision for the Ford-Class of carriers.

This Electromagnetic catapult technology can support a wide variety of aircraft weight with the capability to launch from various platforms using manned or unmanned aircraft.  The EMALS technology has the versatility to launch heavy jet fighters to small unmanned drones. 

To view a video of the Navy test of the EMALS aircraft launch system on YouTube <click here>

Electro Standards' team of scientists and engineers have expertise in the development of sensorless and sensor minimized linear motor controllers for aircraft launch from aircraft carriers.  This technology can be used to support other applications as well.

ESL's Engineering Services Group can work as part of your team!

To find out more about our R&D Contract Engineering Services, give us a call at 401-943-1164 or email: eslab@electrostandards.com