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US 4913030

ELECTROMAGNETIC GUN

Assignee

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC, A BRITISH COMPANY

Filed

Feb 20, 1987

Granted

Apr 3, 1990

Location

COVENTRY EN GB

Abstract

An electromagnetic gun comprises a barrel for containing and directing an electrically conductive projectile and a plurality of inductors which are arranged in series relationship along the barrel so as to create magnetic fields which accelerate the projectile along the barrel. Each inductor is associated with a pair of rail electrodes within the barrel bore which, when bridged by the projectile, short circuit their associated inductor to provide additional acceleration of the projectile.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jun 19, 1987

Rescinded

Nov 9, 1988

Duration

1 year, 4 months

Inventor

  • 1GRAHAM A. REYNOLDS

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