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Navy Investigates Using Electronics In Guided Munitions For EM Railgun

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is investigating whether it is feasible to have electronics in a guided projectile that can be used in its electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), according to its program officer. Roger Ellis said although ONR is using non-guided “slugs” in its tests, it is looking into if electronics in guided muntions can withstand high temperatures when exiting the EMRG. “We’ve been looking at technologies for guided munitions and material for material protection on the outside of the…

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