It's Like a Ginormous Slingshot, But for Planes [Monster Machines]

How do you get a 45,000 pound plane up to launch speed on a 270-foot aircraft carrier runway? With a giant, steam-powered catapults of course. J�rg Sprave would be so proud. More »

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