"U.S. Navy to Deploy Electromagnetic Railgun Aboard JHSV " Topic
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| Tango01 | 12 Apr 2014 10:11 p.m. PST |
"The U.S. Navy plans to install and test a prototype electromagnetic railgun aboard a joint high speed vessel in fiscal year 2016, the service announced today. This test will mark the first time an electromagnetic railgun (EM railgun) has been demonstrated at sea, symbolizing a significant advance in naval combat. EM railgun technology uses an electromagnetic force – known as the Lorenz Force – to rapidly accelerate and launch a projectile between two conductive rails. This guided projectile is launched at such high velocities that it can achieve greater ranges than conventional guns. It maintains enough kinetic energy that it doesn't require any kind of high explosive payload when it reaches its target. High-energy EM railguns are expected to be lethal and effective against multiple threats, including enemy warships, small boats, aircraft, missiles and land-based targets…"
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| John the OFM | 14 Apr 2014 11:44 a.m. PST |
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| Lion in the Stars | 14 Apr 2014 6:34 p.m. PST |
Yeah, the JHSVs are essentially big catamaran ferries flying US flags instead of whatever company flags. |
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