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03/28/2024 09:04:53 am

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hypervelocity projectiles

The future

US Navy Railguns Ideal for Shore Bombardment and Surface Combat

Big guns for shore bombardment were last used aboard navy warships during the Vietnam War.

Deadlier

Production of US Navy Railgun to Begin in 2019

MMRRWS will complement or replace the navy's 5-inch guns.

Power

US Navy Tests British-made Railgun for its Warships

It can also fire special hypervelocity projectiles (HVPs) out to 185 km at Mach 6 (7,400 km/h).

Deadly

US Forges Ahead with Plans to Deploy Land-based Artillery to South China Sea Islands

A new type of ammunition will transform army howitzers and navy cannons into anti-aircraft guns capable of shooting down enemy missiles.

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