Electromagnetic gun
Since the beginning of the 1980's, the electromagnetic gun has become an increasingly important part of the planned improvements to the future construction systems. An analysis of the enemy’s likely means of attack indicates the need for new weapon systems with a greater range and improved efficiency, and the guns, operated in the usual way, by their next generation, are likely to have reached their working limits. The muzzle energies can be further increased by optimizing the operating parameters, while the initial velocities of the existing weapons with high performance characteristics are already close to the physical and technical limits. The physical laws governing an electromagnetic projectile allow higher projectile speeds than projectiles driven in the usual way — this is a significant advantage of an electromagnetic gun. An increase in muzzle energies can also be expected. An electromagnetic gun will also have a higher survivability than a conventional gun, and during a crisis, independence from raw materials for propelling charges can be crucial. Electrical energy for an electromagnetic gun can be obtained from any primary source of energy.
The electromagnetic method of setting the projectile in motion was proposed as early as the beginning of the 19 century, but the lack of proper means of accumulating electrical energy hindered its implementation. Recent developments have led to significant progress in the accumulation of electrical energy, and thus the feasibility of weapons systems with electromagnetic guns has increased significantly.
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