Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Turkey And China Are Testing Electromagnetic Weapons (Video)




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:

  1. 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.

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  2. Works wonders on protesters/coup plotters.

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  3. 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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