Abstract: In electromagnetic railgun systems, the armature serves as a critical component that converts electrical energy into the kinetic energy of projectiles. The performance of the armature ...

Abstract: Electromagnetic railguns have advantages such as high initial velocity and long range. Improving launch efficiency is a crucial requirement for the application of electromagnetic railgun ...

Discover the science and technology behind the electromagnetic railgun, a revolutionary long-range naval weapon that uses ...

At a time when control of Pacific sea lanes is contested, Japan is positioning its hypersonic electromagnetic railgun development as a strategic centerpiece, aiming to deter Chinese naval threats and ...

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy has shelved its ambitious electromagnetic railgun, citing cost, technical risk, and brutal rail-wear issues. -Japan is taking the opposite approach. Tokyo’s ...