United States Navy tests steam catapults on aircraft carriers

The video discusses the new super aircraft carrier Saratoga and its steam catapult tests at Brooklyn Navy Yard. It highlights the advantages of steam-driven catapults over hydraulic ones. The video then shifts to the Forrestal, showcasing its steam catapult launching an F-4D Skyray during trials. It also features the A-3D Skywarrior, the first Navy all-jet heavy attack bomber, demonstrating its capabilities and a touch-and-go landing for Armed Forces Week.

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