A railgun consists of two parallel metal rails (hence the name). At one end, these rails are connected to an electrical power supply, to form the breech end of the gun. Then, if a …

6 days ago · There’s dead, mostly dead, and then there’s the Navy’s railgun, which appears to have been resurrected along with the battleship.

Nov 25, 2025 · Discover how railgun technology works, the physics behind electromagnetic weapons, their power systems, advantages, and the future of EM military tech.

One solution is the electromagnetic rail gun, or rail gun for short. Using a magnetic field powered by electricity, a rail gun can accelerate a projectile up to 52,493 feet (16,000 meters) per …

Nov 3, 2022 · Rail guns use electrical power instead of chemical power to propel projectiles over long distances at hypersonic speeds. A linear motor device, this weapon typically uses …

Dec 13, 2024 · The feed mechanisms of a conventional firearm must move to accommodate the propellant charge as well as the ammunition round, while a railgun would only need to …

Aug 11, 2025 · A railgun is an electromagnetic projectile launcher that uses magnetic fields to accelerate a conductive projectile along two metal rails. Unlike traditional firearms that use …

We assess that railgun technology is undergoing an accelerating rate of development, with major programs in Japan, China, Europe, and other regions. While the US withdrew from its railgun …

A railgun or rail gun, sometimes referred to as a rail cannon, is a linear motor device, typically designed as a ranged weapon, that uses electromagnetic force ...

GA-EMS railgun weapon systems feature electromagnetic launchers that use electricity instead of chemical propellants to fire projectiles at high speeds. The high muzzle velocity can be twice …