Rail Gun Ammo Takes Shape

Credit: BOEING CONCEPT
The U.S. Navy and Army are working on electromagnetic rail guns that could lead to operational weapons in 10-15 years. The Office of Naval Research and the Army Research, Development and Engineering Center assembled a team from industry and academia to develop propulsion technology and projectiles...

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