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To: Red Badger

I believe that directed energy weapons (laser) is much more promising than electromagnetic weapons.

I believe the main problem is the amount of energy it takes to charge the railgun systems between shots.


4 posted on 05/22/2024 1:00:21 PM PDT by jimtorr
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To: jimtorr

Correct.

Ohm’s Law will not be repealed any time soon.................


6 posted on 05/22/2024 1:05:41 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: jimtorr

The main problem with railguns so far has been rail (”barrel”) erosion.


10 posted on 05/22/2024 2:29:54 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: jimtorr

E=m*V^2. So rail guns will eventually win.


14 posted on 05/22/2024 3:47:18 PM PDT by wgmalabama (Censored!)
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