For prospective perpuse the difference between the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier the Marina Militare ITS CAVUR and the Armada Espanola ESPS Juan Carlos 1
Looks like only 2 catapults.News from EURONAVAL 2022 we have the latest model's from Naval Group of the Marine Nationale next aircraft carrier and the biggest take is the complete redesigning of the carrier turret to be more "Ford-ish" style.
The 3-cat config is more of a "built/designed-for-but-not-with" proposition, at least at present, as MN's basic requirement for 2 catapults remains unchanged, as has been the case for the CDG and various CVs prior.Looks like only 2 catapults.
While less noticeable, the shape of the flightdeck has evolved too. Naval News was told the modifications were made so that the design would better accommodate a third EMALS, should it be needed.
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“The question is between two or three. In our discussions with the Americans, we have an option for a third one. We are currently assessing the operational benefits of course but also integration issues as well as cost issues.”
PANG program manager at DGA