Small Scale Testing of a Mass-Stabilized Electromagnetic Projectile

摘要

Few electromagnetic (EM) gun projectiles that incorporate aerodynamic aspects have been fired from an EM gun. A practical EM gun projectile, to be used in atmospheric conditions, should consider how efficiently the projectile package is accelerated as well as the flight characteristics. This report details the firing of a full-bore projectile from an electromagnetic gun. Background projectile design criteria, test procedures, and results are discussed. (fr)