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Electromagnetic Railgun. By: Jordan Wilson Kevin Danisavage Crystal Zufelt. Itinerary:. What is it? Why was it made? Future?. What is it?. Electrical gun L ong-range weapon Magnetic fields created by high electrical currents accelerate an armature 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph. Why?.
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Electromagnetic Railgun By: Jordan Wilson Kevin Danisavage Crystal Zufelt
Itinerary: • What is it? • Why was it made? • Future?
What is it? • Electrical gun • Long-range weapon • Magnetic fields created by high electrical currents • accelerate an armature • 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph
Why? • increased velocity • extended range Helps… • precise naval surface fire/land strikes • cruise missile and ballistic missile defense • surface warfare
Future? • Every ship in navy • Safe and easy missile launching • GPS guided missiles
Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1XhLeY9rEU
Sources: • http://www.popsci.com/category/tags/electromagnetic-railgun • http://www.onr.navy.mil/Media-Center/Fact-Sheets/Electromagnetic-Railgun.aspx • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1XhLeY9rEU