CATOBAR Study - Aircraft Carriers & Air Launch

Independent Academic Technical Study (Unofficial): This simulator and analytical portal is a personal, educational and independent project. It is not affiliated, sponsored, endorsed or associated in any way with Navantia S.A., the Spanish Ministry of Defense or the Spanish Navy. All information, parameters and technical projections presented here are theoretical estimates prepared exclusively from open access public information sources (OSINT) and do not represent actual specifications of ongoing programs.

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Ferrol (Digital Blocks)
65%
B. Cádiz (Gran Porte Dam)
35%

Parametric evaluation based on laser welding capabilities, shipyard 4.0 and integration of combat systems developed during the F-110 frigate program.

CATOBAR Structural Projections

* Click on the previews to analyze structural details at native resolution.

LOGIDIAS Interactive Module

Estudio CATOBAR: Carrier Catapults & Cable Arrestment

Educational & Scientific Guide

🔬 Scientific & Physical Foundations

Simulation of naval steam/EMALS catapult take-offs and cable arresting hook traps on modern aircraft carriers.

🕹️ User & Experimentation Guide

Configure take-off mass and afterburner thrust to compute longitudinal G-force profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does CATOBAR stand for?

Catapult Assisted Take-Off Barrier Arrested Recovery carrier standard.

What is the benefit of EMALS?

Programmable electromagnetic acceleration reducing airframe fatigue.

What G-loads occur?

Up to 4G during catapult launch and -3G during arresting wire traps.