Railgun touts precision over 200 miles at Mach 5

When it comes to modern warfare we generally think of missiles, projectile technology and launchers, but the EM Railgun might make you visualize a different scenario with a dint of electromagnetic energy brought in. Be it defense or attack, the hypervelocity launch of Railgun at Mach 7 is a tad more than enough to get an A on. Could you believe it’s capable of digging within five meters precision at Mach 5 on impact and a 200 mile range? Yes, it’s true!

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Accordingly, the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) proposes to develop an Innovative Naval Prototype (INP) Railgun having a composite launcher. BAE Systems, along with IAP Research and SAIC, look forward to ensure the ship’s safety and other logistics aspects. Also, you won’t need explosives in the ship’s magazine to let the projectile off. Thus, the electromagnetic energy will allow ships to navigate sans heavy explosive payloads while maximizing the lethality.

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Via: GA