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A radical new weapon that can fire a shell at seven times the speed of sound could be used by the Navy as soon as 2018. Described as 'Star Wars technology' by researchers, the rail gun can fire a shell weighing 10kg at up to 5,400mph over 100 miles

2 posted on 02/15/2016 10:54:14 AM PST by Red Badger (READ MY LIPS: NO MORE BUSHES!...............)

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How many environmental impact statements have to be generated before it could be used?

3 posted on 02/15/2016 10:56:09 AM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)

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To: Red Badger

is the shell guided? Seems like it would have to be.

5 posted on 02/15/2016 10:57:21 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)

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So far, the big problem with railguns, is the rails wearing out after just a few shots.

12 posted on 02/15/2016 11:07:25 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Big government is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)

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How big does the concrete wall need to be? One mile square?

24 posted on 02/15/2016 11:30:07 AM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)

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