Aircraft catapult
DEVICE USED TO LAUNCH AIRCRAFT FROM SHIPS
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An aircraft catapult is a device used to allow aircraft to take off from a very limited amount of space, such as the deck of a vessel, but can also be installed on land-based runways in rare cases. It is now most commonly used on aircraft carriers, as a form of assisted take off.