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 …

A rail gun is basically a large electric circuit, made up of three parts: a power source, a pair of parallel rails and a moving armature. Let's look at each of these parts in more detail.

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 25, 2025 · Discover how railgun technology works, the physics behind electromagnetic weapons, their power systems, advantages, and the future of EM military tech.

We assess that railgun technology is undergoing an accelerating rate of development, with major programs in Japan, China, Europe, and other regions. While the US withdrew from its railgun …

Nov 17, 2025 · Railgun technology uses electromagnetic forces to accelerate projectiles at extremely high speeds along conductive rails, eliminating the need for traditional explosives. …

Review the Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun development, analyzing its revolutionary kinetic technology, strategic intent, and the decision to pivot resources away from the hardware.

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 …

Rail guns are still in development, but they have the potential to be used for a variety of military applications, such as anti-aircraft defense and long-range precision strikes. They could also be …

Aug 9, 2025 · Whether as a future weapon system, a scientific tool, or a launch mechanism, railgun technology exemplifies the transformative power of electromagnetic propulsion—an …