It has four steam catapults that can speed up a 100,000-pound plane to 160 mph in 330 ft.

它有四个蒸汽弹射器，可以将 100,000 磅重的飞机在 330 英尺的高度内加速到 160 英里/小时。

Whereas a steam catapult lets rip with a constant force, the speed and power of a linear motor can be controlled to provide smooth acceleration.

恒定的力使蒸汽弹射器难以控制，而线性电动机的速度和力量都可以控制，可带来平缓的加速。

What works in a military context might not, of course, be appropriate for civil aviation—one reason why nobody has considered equipping airports with steam catapults.

当然，在军事中使用的技术不一定适合民用航空，这也是为什么没人会考虑在机场配备蒸汽弹射器的一个原因。