Electromagnetic launcher assembly

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1986-03-04

1987-09-22

Kyle, Deborah L.

Ordnance

Accelerating

124 3, 310 12, F41F 102

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ABSTRACT:
An electromagnetic launcher assembly 10 includes a magnetohydrodynamic power generator 12 for generating electrical energy. The energy is stored in an inductor 26 which is provided with current directing means 30 for selectively routing an electrical charge to activate a rail gun assembly 28 which initiates the firing of a projectile 32 out of the rail gun assembly.

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R. S. Hawke, "Electromagnetic Railgun Launchers: Direct Launch Feasibility", AIAA Journal, vol. 20, No. 7, Jul. 1982, pp. 978-985.

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