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I read that the US navy abandoned its rail gun efforts and the technology was deemed impractical. What changed that makes this railgun practical?
by SilverElfin 1y ago
I read that the US navy abandoned its rail gun efforts and the technology was deemed impractical. What changed that makes this railgun practical?
- gpapilion 1y agoThe issues were durability, fire rate, and well power. I don’t know that the first two have changed significantly.
- KyleBerezin 1y agoNothing from what I understand. The issue is material science. The rails have a very short life unless fired at far less than full power.
- PicassoCTs 1y ago[dead]