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.

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 …

Dec 23, 2025 · Railguns use electricity to create a magnetic field to launch a projectile at up to 5,600 miles per hour, or more than seven times the speed of sound. Unlike traditional artillery, they do not...

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.

Nov 2, 2024 · Since the concept of the railgun was first introduced during World War I, many nations have invested heavily in acquiring this linear motor device. Also referred to as a rail cannon, this …

Sep 13, 2025 · What Is a Railgun? The railgun, as a concept, relies not on chemical propellants to launch projectiles but instead uses a series of magnets and vast amounts of electrical power to …

GA-EMS railgun weapon systems feature electromagnetic launchers that use electricity instead of chemical propellants to fire projectiles at high speeds. The high muzzle velocity can be twice that of …

Nov 17, 2025 · Railgun technology uses electromagnetic forces to accelerate projectiles at extremely high speeds along conductive rails, eliminating the need for traditional explosives. You benefit from …

May 21, 2024 · What is a Rail Gun? The rail gun, or more simply, railgun, utilizes a magnetic field powered by electricity to accelerate a projectile. Although the basic ideas underlying the construction …