Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Code AIR-21635Y, Washington, DC 20361-2160

17 -- DEVELOPMENT OF SEA-BASED LAUNCHING SYSTEMS POC Contact, Beth Yancey, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Air Systems command solicits information on non-steam technologies applicable to the launching of aircraft from sea-based platforms. The Navy has developed or deployed shipboard launch systems (catapults) utilizing compressed air, hydraulic fluid, and internal combustion (fuel/air/water) power sources. The current generation of catapults are powered by steam derived from the ships propulsion plant. The Navy is developing electromagnetic launch technologies for a possible alternative launch/launch assist system. In an effort to expand the applicable technology base, NAVAIR is seeking information on possible non-steam technologies which could be utilized in an advanced catapult development program. Technologies must result in catapults capable of launching the current inventory of carrier aircraft (700,000,000. foot pounds of energy applied over 300 feet); providing launch assist for future aircraft (JAST) (variable 20,000,000. foot pounds of energy applied over 150 feet); and be adaptable to platforms other than traditional aircraft carriers. Technologies should be sufficiently mature to initiate an Advanced Development Program in 1998, transitioning to Engineering and Manufacturing Development in 2002 and production to support a 2008 ship procurement. The Naval Air Systems Command will host an informational meeting on 14 September 1995 at 1300 in Room 1224, Jefferson Plaza 2, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA to discuss this requirement and solicit ''white papers'' addressing applicable technologies by 15 October 1995. Attendees should submit clearance information by mail to the Naval Air Systems Command, 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Attn: AIR-7.4, Arlington, VA 22243-5120 or fax to (703) 604-3770 not later than 5 September 1995. Representatives from foreign companies must follow the security procedures for clearance through their embassy and have this information forwarded to the NAVAIR security office (703) 604-4052 and the AIR-7.4 office above in order to gain access to the Jefferson Plaza building. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 60046-95. (0235)

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