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. The requirement for the EM railgun is the result of a Naval Fire Support Requirements study in late 1990s that identified the need to provide Naval fire support ranges of up to 200 miles in order to support the increased transport range of the V-22 tiltrotor. This activity also includes NRL investment/performance in these research areas. FY10 to FY11 increase is due to increase in investment to support Phase II of the EM gun demonstration program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- ffd0d4d10ea505be92a93876a1893b32