When fully operational, the electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) will:
- Deliver hypervelocity projectiles at Mach 5 on impact in support of Marines and ground forces.
- Strike within 5 meters of a pinpointed target from distances in excess of 200 nautical miles.
- Maximize damage through kinetic energy from longer range while minimizing risks to crews and ships.
Because of its design, EMRG uses electrical energy to deliver a time-critical strike rather than the chemical agents in warheads and propellants that can place crews and ships in jeopardy. EMRG represents significant advances in Navy and Marine Corps capabilities, extends the range of Marine Corps combat capability and distributed operations, and improves safety aboard sea vessels. The electromagnetic railgun is just one more leap-ahead technology catapulted by scientists at the Office of Naval Research.
Electromagnetic Railgun: An Innovative Naval Program
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