As of 2020, railguns have been researched as weapons utilizing electromagnetic forces to impart a very high kinetic energy to a projectile (e.g. dart ammunition) rather than using conventional …

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 25, 2025 · A railgun can launch a projectile far faster than most traditional guns, which opens the door to quicker reaction times and potentially longer engagement ranges.

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 …

Nov 2, 2024 · Since the concept of the railgun was first introduced during World War I, many nations have invested heavily in acquiring this linear motor device. Also referred to as a rail …

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 …

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 …

Key Points - While the US Navy abandoned its railgun program in 2021 after decades of research and over $500 million invested, primarily due to severe barrel degradation issues, Japan is...

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 ...

2 days ago · A railgun uses electromagnetic force to launch a projectile between two parallel rails. A large current flows down one rail, across a sliding armature (the conductive part), and back …