NAVY CATAPULT TEST - HMAS MELBOURNE - SOUND

The video discusses the testing of a steam catapult launching device aboard the carrier Melbourne in Sydney Harbour. This British invention, used by the Royal and US Navies, employs steam power equivalent to a ship's engines to launch aircraft. The trials were successful, and Australian carriers are adopting this technology, following the example of vessels like the Ark Royal. The combination of steam and jet power enhances the Navy's capabilities.

What is the purpose of the steel tank named Chloe in the video?

• To act as a decoy for enemy ships

• To serve as a storage unit for naval supplies

• To demonstrate the power of the steam catapult

• To test the durability of the ship's deck

Which navies have adopted the steam catapult technology?

• French and German Navies

• Indian and Japanese Navies

• Australian and Canadian Navies

• Royal and United States Navies

How fast does the steam catapult launch the test tank?

• 75 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

What is the significance of the Ark Royal in the video?

• It is the first ship to use steam power

• It is a training ship for new recruits

• It is a vessel that uses the steam catapult operationally

• It is a ship that was decommissioned

What two types of power are combined to enhance the Navy's striking force?

• Electric and magnetic power

• Steam and jet power

• Wind and hydroelectric power

• Nuclear and solar power