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Sputnik: WATCH Turkey, China Test Electromagnetic Weapons
Electromagnetic railguns are among the world's most futuristic new weapons; they can fire projectiles at hypersonic speeds and reach far-away targets without relying on gunpowder or other chemical propellants.
The Turkish defence industry has released a video showing a test of the country’s newest electromagnetic railgun, the Sahi 209 Block II, which came amid reports that the successful test of a similar electromagnetic weapon had been announced by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy.
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WNU Editor: I am surprised that Turkey is testing these weapons.
3 comments:
Power is an issue as ever. Ship born weapon or stationary. Perhaps it is the future of missle defence. Imagine a phalanx style ciws using this tech.
Works wonders on protesters/coup plotters.
They'll be the weapon of the future, but like all weapons of the future there will be counter measures. A good example is the tank.
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