Franklin D Roosevelt (CV 42) - Naval Cruise Book

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And Arresting Gear The men of V-2 Division operate and maintain the catapults, arresting gear, fresnel lens, pilot landing aid television, and all flight deck lighting. The C-11-1 catapults, located on the bow of the ship, provide the energy required to launch a 70,000 pound aircraft at 110 knots in 200 feet. The steam powered catapult can launch one aircraft every thirty seconds when required. Safety is always the prime goal of the catapult crew and they enjoy one of the best safety records of accident free operation of any carrier in the Navy. The arresting gear is comprised of four Mark 7 Mod 1 engines. This equipment can land a 50,000 pound aircraft traveling at 132 knots in a distance of 230 feet. The fresnel lens is an integral part of the recovery cycle. It provides an electronically controlled beam of light, indicating the proper guide slope for landing aircraft. The plat system is a closed circuit television network which records all phases of day and night flight deck operations.

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