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To: sukhoi-30mki

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a14106941/us-navy-railgun-may-be-dead/

Problem is the rate of fire and the ability to actually track a target to hit it at the ranges that the Rail Gun advantages can kick in.


3 posted on 01/01/2019 6:54:09 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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To: Snickering Hound

USN abandoned it, due to poor anticipated utility.


18 posted on 01/01/2019 7:18:36 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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