REQ - aircraft carrier shooter dome

[doc rak design]

I'm looking for high res images or slighly different images of an aircraft carrier shooter dome similar to the one shown bellow.

Thanks

[bd popeye]

I'm looking for high res images or slighly different images of an aircraft carrier shooter dome similar to the one shown bellow.

Thanks

You ever hear of navy.mil my friend???...It's called the "bubble" by the way.

"Shooters Dome"??? Jeeez....another navally challenged member!

Here are some PIX I think you will enjoy..Hi-res links attatched! Enjoy!


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Daniel Stettmier communicates with the shooter inside the integrated catapult control system (ICCS) before the first launch of the day. Roosevelt is conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Cole (Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (July 4, 2007) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Corey Roudebush explains the purpose of the ship's catapult control system to a group of visitors on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during the ship's Independence Day open house. Lincoln hosted more than 7,000 people during the event, in which the public was invited to come aboard and tour the aircraft carrier's hangar bays and flight deck. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

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Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 13, 2007) - For the first time in more than a year, Sailors man the controls for steam-powered bow catapult number two from inside the Integrated Catapult Control Station (ICCS), or the bubble, during preparations for flight operations on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is currently underway conducting flight deck certifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)

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Persian Gulf (March 27, 2006) - Lt. Douglas Thornton, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kristopher Cabuhat man the bow bubble aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). From their position Thornton and Cabuhat control the power, tension, and launch of each of the bow steam-powered catapults. Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently on a deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

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Persian Gulf (July 26, 2005) - Lt. Scott Small mans the Integrated Catapult Control System (ICCS) in the “bubble,” during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Elisabeth Ann Saccotelli (RELEASED)

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Atlantic Ocean (July 18, 2005) – Catapult shooters watch from the Integrated Catapult Control System (ICCS) as an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Six (VAW-126), is guided to the staging area prior to launching from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is currently conducting carrier qualifications and operations off the East Coast and is also participating in a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). JTFEX is a key component in the training cycle of an aircraft carrier and carrier air wing in the U.S. Navy Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)

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Pacific Ocean (Feb. 28, 2005) - A catapult shooter signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the " Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151), on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently returning from a deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and are enjoying a Tiger Cruise en route to San Diego, California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick M. Bonafede (RELEASED)

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Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 29, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 1st Class Tran Miles from Virginia Beach, Va., directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Romans" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (VF-106) onto one of the four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron carrier qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michael Cole (RELEASED)

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Persian Gulf (Dec. 5, 2004) - An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Seahawks” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Six (VAW-126) prepares to launch from one of four steam-powered catapults aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) embarked aboard Truman is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. Truman’s Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and CVW-3 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Lilliana La Vende (RELEASED)

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Arabian Gulf (July 1, 2004) - Lt. Sean Bartlett, of Jacksonville, Fla., left, and Lt. Kertreck Brooks, of San Diego, direct the launch of aircraft from the Integrated Catapult Control System “bubble” on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va. based Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and is one of seven Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) deployed under the Navy's new Fleet Response Plan (FRP), Summer Pulse 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Michael D. Blackwell II (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cffc.navy.mil/summerpulse04.htm

[Chulo]

does the newer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) have the bubble recess back into the deck?

[noname]

does the newer USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) have the bubble recess back into the deck?

They all recess back into the deck.

[DesktopArmor]

They all recess back into the deck.

Then why is it the only one visible with an eqivalently size piece of flight deck on top to fill the hole when it recesses?

[nullterm]

Then why is it the only one visible with an eqivalently size piece of flight deck on top to fill the hole when it recesses?

Yeah, that got me curious, too.

[noname]

Then why is it the only one visible with an eqivalently size piece of flight deck on top to fill the hole when it recesses?

Different design. The Ronnie Raygun incorporated flight deck into the top of the shooter station, while older carriers have a flight deck piece that is moved into position after the shooter station is retracted. YOu can see the gap in the pictures where the bubble obviously retracts. With tight deck space airplanes would have a difficult time taxiing around the shooter station if they are positioned on the forward flight deck during landing ops. Look at this pic of the USS Carl Vinson.

You can clearly see the shooter station between CAT 1 and 2 retracted.

And another. USS Nimitz


USS Roosevelt

[ArmyJonHall]

Excellent job Popeye, those are some amazing photos.

[Andrew116]

I love this thread.

[Antimatty]

as soon as i saw that photo, this is what i thought

[bd popeye]

Excellent job Popeye, those are some amazing photos.

Thank you! But..I thank the USN for having such amazing photographers!

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