Railgun And Guided Projectile Aimed At Joint-Service Use

Credit: U.S. Navy Concept
While the U.S. Navy has been leading research into railguns—electromagnetic weapons capable of launching projectiles at Mach 7, around 5,000 mph at sea level—there is increasing interest not only in land-based applications but also in the potential for a common projectile for both railguns and...

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