Trump’s aircraft carrier demands may lead to waiting game for Navy
Summary
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Navy to return to using steam catapults on Ford-class aircraft carriers. This change could raise building costs and cause delays in finishing the ships.Key Facts
- President Trump is influencing the design of U.S. aircraft carriers.
- He wants to bring back steam catapults instead of the newer technology now in use.
- Steam catapults help launch planes from the carrier deck.
- The Ford-class carriers were planned with a different type of catapult system to save costs and time.
- Reverting to steam catapults may increase construction expenses.
- This decision could delay when the new carriers are ready for use.
- The Navy is adjusting its plans to accommodate these changes.
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