00X/004 future nuclear CATOBAR carrier thread

[gwel]

The Nimitz class has 64 MW electrical power generation ability

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That does not really math compared to the 104MW of the Ford and the "3x" claim, but apparently the exact quote was more like "3x the excess" so available and not tied up for basic ship operation.

Now the Nimitz has no EMALS, but how much does EMALS actually require?

If we assume 122MJ per launch (heavy aircraft) and 1 launch every 45 seconds for each of the 4 catapults, that should be about 10.84 MW at the fastest possible launch cadence. So even with that extra EMALS requirement, 80MW still seems reasonable?

USN might be a bit too obsessed with the idea of slapping lasers on everything.

 

[Mekconyov]

The Nimitz class has 64 MW electrical power generation ability

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That does not really math compared to the 104MW of the Ford and the "3x" claim, but apparently the exact quote was more like "3x the excess" so available and not tied up for basic ship operation.

Now the Nimitz has no EMALS, but how much does EMALS actually require?

If we assume 122MJ per launch (heavy aircraft) and 1 launch every 45 seconds for each of the 4 catapults, that should be about 10.84 MW at the fastest possible launch cadence. So even with that extra EMALS requirement, 80MW still seems reasonable?

USN might be a bit too obsessed with the idea of slapping lasers on everything.

For get about Nimitz class, it's about Ford class and Type 04 class aircraft carrier systems. Ford class and Type 04 class nuclear power system is the reference point for future generations of aircraft carriers. See when credible information pertaining to nuclear power plants is revealed.

 

[00CuriousObserver]

 

[Deino]

Is this what it seems to be?

 

[Blitzo]

Is this what it seems to be?

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That step on the port side of the hangar wall/flight deck (right side of photo) does correspond with satellite images, so it does seem like it may be real.

It would be tough to photoshop or AI this angle or details as seen, but I suppose we can never rule it out as a possibility.

 

[Mekconyov]

That step on the port side of the hangar wall/flight deck (right side of photo) does correspond with satellite images, so it does seem like it may be real.

It would be tough to photoshop or AI this angle or details as seen, but I suppose we can never rule it out as a possibility.

Minimum Photoshop or AI assistance embedded in photo processing software of Mobile phone operating systems can't be ruled out. That is inherent auto selection. Deliberately applied photo editing, morphing and enhancing techniques editing by computer applications is a different scenarios. Minimum auto processing is prevalent now and it is there in it. But other aspects seems absent. But no definitive verdict can be made until subsequent pictures appear to be compared with it.

 

[Mekconyov]

For get about Nimitz class, it's about Ford class and Type 04 class aircraft carrier systems. Ford class and Type 04 class nuclear power system is the reference point for future generations of aircraft carriers. See when credible information pertaining to nuclear power plants is revealed.

For get about Nimitz class, it's about Ford class and Type 04 class aircraft carrier systems. Ford class and Type 04 class nuclear power system is the reference point for future generations of aircraft carriers. See when credible information pertaining to nuclear power plants is revealed.

Forget about Nimitz class, that is past. Ford class and Type 004 class aircraft carrier system are New reality. Ford class and Type 004 class nuclear power plants are the reference point for future generations of aircraft carriers. Looking forward to credible information pertaining to nuclear power system and plants to be released for both aircraft carrier systems.

 

[A.Man]

This Must be AI'ed

 

[Blitzo]

This Must be AI'ed
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If you think it's AI, then why post it?

 

[no_name]

Maybe somewhere deep inside he desperately wants someone to say he is wrong.