隠れた最先端技術、米国の航空母艦のカタパルトによる発艦

BR087 161209-N-BR087-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2016) Sailors remove deck plates on USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) bow catapult for maintenance. John C. Stennis is underway to conduct routine training in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole C. Pielop / Released)

211229-N-AV223-1022 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 29, 2021) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, left, and an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, prepare to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 29, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Derek Kelley)

210630-N-DW158-1026 ARABIAN SEA (June 30, 2021) An EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Arabian Sea, June 30, 2021. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gray Gibson)

220221-N-VI910-1106 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

220329-N-YW264-1396 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, to takeoff from the flight deck, March 29, 2022. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

220130-N-PV401-1120 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 30, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elizabeth Grubbs)

220305-N-ZE328-1257 AEGEAN SEA (March 5, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in support of enhanced Air Patrols, March 5, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey Trinh)

220122-N-YN807-1060 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 22, 2022. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Carl Vinson is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan Alexander)

220301-N-NO874-1008 AEGEAN SEA (March 1, 2022) A German air force A400M tanker refuels an EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, in support of enhanced air patrols, March 1, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)

220328-N-YW264-1177 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 28, 2022. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship?s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

220129-N-PQ495-1013 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, left, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 29, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Larissa T. Dougherty)

211202-N-PA358-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2021) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is operating as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman T’ara Tripp)

210529-N-ML137-1052 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2021) An EA-18G Growler attached to the ?Shadowhawks? of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 approaches the flight deck of the U.S. Navy?s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer)

211130-N-VI910-1230 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2021) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

220221-N-VI910-1209 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

220326-N-YW264-1435 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, March 26, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

220124-N-AV223-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 24, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, recovers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 24, 2022. Dual Carrier Operations with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s capability to rapidly aggregate to deliver overwhelming maritime force and increase collective war-fighting readiness in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Derek Kelley)