The author considers a concept which combines a conventional system with an electromagnetic launcher (EML) in a hybrid system. The approach utilizes a conventional Mann barrel as the injector for a railgun accelerator. An interim stage reduces the residual contaminants allowed to enter the accelerator. The advantages of such a system include: (1) reduced time-of-flight, thus simplifying the fire control problem, (2), possible increased terminal ballistics effects, and (3) the prospect of rapid development into a tactical weapon using conventional weapon injection and present projectile technology. The system is composed of a pulse power source, power interface, preaccelerator, gas manager, electromagnetic launcher, launch package, and control system. A laboratory hybrid EML launch system used for technical demonstrations is discussed
The development of an electromagnetic launcher for tactical weaponization
Entwicklung eines elektromagnetischen Beschleunigers fuer den Einsatz in taktischen Waffensystemen
1989
5 Seiten, 8 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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