Linear Induction Catapult Motor Specifications
Model
 
LIM-CAT-200
LIM-CAT-750
LIM-CAT-1200
LIM-CAT-1500
LIM-CAT-2100
Outline Drawing
 
W-65
W-66
W-67
W-68
W-69
Static Thrust**
N
2,000
7,500
12,000
15,000
21,000
Thrust at 160 km/hr
N
2,500
8,900
16,000
20,000
28,000
Synchronous Speed*
m/s
50
48
48
46
46
Maximum Frequency
Hz
180
150
150
150
125
Peak Power
kW
110
392
704
880
1232
Terminal Volts
V
480
480
480
4160
4160
Airgap
mm
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
4.0
Stator Surface Area
sq.m. 
0.111
0.393
0.393
0.508
0.710
Core Depth
mm
88
88
100
100
100
Overall Width
mm
455
455
600
600
600
Standard Length
mm
440
1560
1560
2000
2000
Weight
kg
77
275
315
405
564
* Based upon design for operation at 160 km/hr.
** Static thrust is dependent on reaction rail material, and temperature rise.
 
 
LIM-CAT-750
Catapult Motor Model LIM-CAT-750 Prior to Epoxy Encapsulation



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