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 propellants.

Dec 23, 2025 · There’s dead, mostly dead, and then there’s the Navy’s railgun, which appears to have been resurrected along with the battleship.

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

One solution is the electromagnetic rail gun, or rail gun for short. Using a magnetic field powered by electricity, a rail gun can accelerate a projectile up to 52,493 feet (16,000 meters) per second. And …

Nov 3, 2022 · So, what is a railgun anyway? Rail guns use electrical power instead of chemical power to propel projectiles over long distances at hypersonic speeds.

Dec 13, 2024 · The feed mechanisms of a conventional firearm must move to accommodate the propellant charge as well as the ammunition round, while a railgun would only need to accommodate …

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 …

A railgun or rail gun, sometimes referred to as a rail cannon, is a linear motor device, typically designed as a ranged weapon, that uses electromagnetic force ...

Learn how a railgun works in this comprehensive guide. We'll cover the basics of electromagnetic propulsion, how railguns are built, and their potential applications.

Description Electromagnetic Rail Gun ProposalRail guns have long been seen as a "Holy Grail" of naval weapons, as the technology promises hypersonic launch velocities without the use of conventional …