Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), attends the electromagnetic (EM) railgun live-fire demonstration at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren.
Summary
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 31, 2008) Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), attends the electromagnetic (EM) railgun live-fire demonstration at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren. The weapon, currently under development, may provide a capability for sustained, offensive power-projection complementary to missiles and tactical aircraft. According to NSWC Dahlgren, EM railguns may be a cost-effective solution to fire support requirements because of their extreme long range, short time-of-flight and high lethality. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones File# 080131-N-8273J-090
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Date
31/01/2008 - 31/01/2008
Location
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.
Source
U.S. NAVY
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