ELECTROMAGNETIC GUNS
Abstract
This activity is the Electro Magnetic (EM) railgun program that is focused on developing the technology to launch a long range projectile from Navy ships. EM railgun is being considered for multi-mission applications including USMC Naval Surface Fire Support, anti-surface warfare (ASUW) and ship self defense from missiles and small boat threats. FY 2015 to FY2016 decrease is due to the completion of pulsed power development and fabrication required to support repetitive rate testing. FY 2016 to FY 2017 decrease is due to the completion of majority of long lead barrel buys with continued barrel testing required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- edebe71fa714efef690275d10e800b05