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Does Trump restore steam catapult carriers
A report has indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to redesign the new aircraft carriers, replacing the traditional electromagnetic launch systems with the older steam-powered systems. Trump has given a sixty-day deadline to develop a plan to replace the system on the USS Doris Miller and future carriers, while maintaining the electromagnetic system on the first three Ford-class carriers. Trump's dissatisfaction with modern technology stems from its higher costs and technical complexity, compared to the simpler and more maintainable steam systems. The decision to revert to steam propulsion has sparked controversy within the military sector, especially considering the potential risks to costs and schedule, as experts and manufacturers have warned that this redesign could hinder manufacturing completion and pose significant challenges.
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