The U.S. Navy’s Railgun Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

The U.S. Navy’s Railgun Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s futuristic electromagnetic railgun was an ambitious attempt to revolutionize naval warfare, firing projectiles at speeds up to Mach 7 and distances of 100 nautical miles without gunpowder. -Despite investing $500 million over 15 years and achieving impressive test results, significant technical challenges emerged, including rapid barrel wear from […] The post The U.S. Navy’s Railgun Nightmare Is Just Getti…