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Navy Railgun Test Part 2
The Navy is still testing railguns, really really fast railguns. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) achieved a milestone Dec. 10 when it successfully conducted a world-record 33-megajoule shot of the Electromagnetic Railgun aboard Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. “Today’s railgun test demonstrates the tactical relevance of this technology, which could one day complement traditional surface ship combat systems,” said Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, chief of naval research. “The 33-megajoule shot means the Navy can fire projectiles … Read entire article »
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Navy Railgun Test Pics
DAHLGREN, Va. (Jan. 28, 2007) Particle debris ignites as a test slug exits the Office of Naval Research 32 MJ (megajoules) Electromagnetic Railgun laboratory launcher during a test at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. U.S. Navy photo John F. Williams Next in seriesTable of contents for RailgunNavy Railgun Test PicsNavy Railgun Test Part 2 … Read entire article »
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