DocumentCode
926333
Title
Magnetic advanced hybrid (MAH) gun
Author
Hilal, M.A.
Author_Institution
Appl. Superconductivity Center, Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI, USA
Volume
25
Issue
1
fYear
1989
fDate
1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
228
Lastpage
231
Abstract
The feasibility of the MAH gun is analytically demonstrated for velocities in the 4 to 8 km/s range. The gun design represents a modification of conventional gun. No power source, power conditioning devices, or opening switch are required, which makes the MAH gun superior to other electromagnetic guns. Chemical energy is used to accelerate the projectile to high velocity through magnetic collision. In addition, fast firing is possible since no pulsed electric energy is required. High-temperature superconductors will have significant impact on the gun design, especially if no cooling is required
Keywords
electromagnetic launchers; MAH gun; chemical energy; fast firing; high temperature superconductors; magnetic advanced hybrid gun; magnetic collision; projectile acceleration; Acceleration; Chemicals; Cooling; Electromagnetic launching; High temperature superconductors; Magnetic analysis; Power conditioning; Projectiles; Superconducting magnets; Switches;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9464
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/20.22539
Filename
22539
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