Report presenting a survey of various types of catapults in connection with the problem of accelerating a large car along a track to a speed of 150 miles per hour. A hydraulic jet catapult seems to be the best-suited for the purpose, and various types of design problems are examined.
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Report presenting a survey of various types of catapults in connection with the problem of accelerating a large car along a track to a speed of 150 miles per hour. A hydraulic jet catapult seems to be the best-suited for the purpose, and various types of design problems are examined.
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