US Navy rail gun breaks record

Office of Naval Research video of the 31 January test of the world's most powerful electromagnetic rail gun at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dalhgren. Firing at a 10.64MJ energy level, railgun achieved a muzzle velocity of 2,520 metres per second

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[theworacle]

the fragments are from the aluminium armature which, I suppose, helps the projectile move down the barrel. They ignite as the projectile leaves the gun, causing the flame

[theworacle]

The idea is to replace conventional guns on warships (around 2020-2024). An operational rail gun would fire 6-10 rounds per minute, the projectile travelling 200nm in 6min. It would destroy the target with kinetic energy, which supposedly would limit collateral damage.

[Jason2444]

M.Y

A.ss

R.ides

I.n

N.avy

E.quipment

[Lemmiwinks26]

just think about getting hit in the face with that lol

[Beverkake]

@Lemmiwinks26 There wouldn't be a face left. Or a head for that matter. Actually, pretty much your whole upper body would be gone.

[MyGamer1]

@Jason2444 no no no.

Muscles

Are

Required

Intelligence

None

Essential

[rulz492]

@StarGateWorldsFan33 Railgun != Coilgun

[StarGateWorldsFan33]

Railgun, AKA MAC cannon from halo :D

[SamTheDragon31]

This is what happens when I have blueballs.

[braneded75]

our tax dollars at work

[FireRupee]

@StedySniper Yeah, before it's even detonated.

[RCTPatriot75]

@Jason2444

You all do make good chauffeurs.

[StedySniper]

You know your doing things right when you can light the air on fire without the use of an explosive