USS Nimitz Catapult Takeoff Grumman C-2A

[Python7791]

oh man that is a nasty crosswind

[xie584]

wow astig

[danoboy63]

Left yaw failure, why did they still shoot? One of the pilots should have been checking for control surfaces and aborted the launch.

[TheZepside]

uhhh.. why are only 3 of 4 rudders reacting on controls test at 0:53? Deliberate?

[aeronut2]

@TheZepside

I gather from a quick search on the internet that it is deliberate, but could not find a reason. I know it does help to have the rudders in the propeller wash to increase the responsiveness of the yaw control. It looks like the outer rudders take advantage of this.

[TheZepside]

@aeronut2 That sounds about right. It still surely looks strange. But I guess it is intended as they clear the aircraft for takeoff..

[pR05t0]

nice quality, nice video!

[mindsoulbody]

TAKEOFF at 1:51

[flexairz]

Those condensation trails at the prop tips look awesome!

[muddydave01]

I get just a little wet watching the control surfaces @ 0.52

[ashleighjohn]

A-6E Plane Spotted



[MrTOYmachine27]

awesome

[darkdarkman86]

sexy



[panzerrat]

This is damned impressive, but I'm still glad I went Submarines.

[nathanyeech]

hey this is a rocket, did you guys note how fast she climbs after take off???

[aeronut2]

We were told that we would be going from 0 to 170 mph in about 2 seconds. There was a tremendous feeling of acceleration and I had to make sure I did not lose my grip on the camera. After a second bump and release from the catapult, it felt like a normal flight on takeoff.

[alanasd]

@nathanyeech it push by steam pressure , which is generated from nuclear power , and transmited by mechenical system .