US NAVY Railgun
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57387502/navy-close-on-making-super-powerful-railgun/
A super-powerful gun that shoots rounds more than 100 miles away — at several times the speed of sound
It consists of parallel rails and uses a magnetic field and electric current, instead of chemicals, to generate energy to fire the rounds
At this stage, they're focused on measuring the gun's barrel life and structural integrity because it is capable of firing rounds at up to 5,600 miles per hour, or more than seven times the speed of sound.
The Navy wants to be able to fire 10 rounds a minute.
working to ensure that the roughly 40-pound metal projectile the gun will ultimately fire can withstand the heat and G-forces from the launch and will not disintegrate.
Navy researchers said the weapon's high-velocity and range would allow ships to provide support for Marines storming a beach. It could also target enemy ships and provide self-defense against cruise and ballistic missiles. (Protect against the Chinese trying to sink US Carriers in the pacific)
Navy railgun with 220 mile range closer to reality
Currently 5-inch guns on destroyers have a range of about 15 miles.
the gun can fire at such high speeds, it wouldn't necessarily have to shoot an explosive to inflict damage
A super-powerful gun that shoots rounds more than 100 miles away — at several times the speed of sound
It consists of parallel rails and uses a magnetic field and electric current, instead of chemicals, to generate energy to fire the rounds
At this stage, they're focused on measuring the gun's barrel life and structural integrity because it is capable of firing rounds at up to 5,600 miles per hour, or more than seven times the speed of sound.
The Navy wants to be able to fire 10 rounds a minute.
working to ensure that the roughly 40-pound metal projectile the gun will ultimately fire can withstand the heat and G-forces from the launch and will not disintegrate.
Navy researchers said the weapon's high-velocity and range would allow ships to provide support for Marines storming a beach. It could also target enemy ships and provide self-defense against cruise and ballistic missiles. (Protect against the Chinese trying to sink US Carriers in the pacific)
Navy railgun with 220 mile range closer to reality
Currently 5-inch guns on destroyers have a range of about 15 miles.
the gun can fire at such high speeds, it wouldn't necessarily have to shoot an explosive to inflict damage
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March 11, 2012
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