Instead of relying on explosive propellants like gunpowder to fire, the gun uses a giant surge of electricity to propel the slug out of the barrel at speeds that can approach Mach 8 and can strike targets more than 100 miles away. Read more: Navy's sci-fi railgun breaks record for most powerful gun on the planet (VIDEO)
Uncle Ferd says, "Yea, dat's a good idea - put a rail up dem terrorists poop-shoot... Navy says Star Wars railgun is almost ready for prime time April 9, 2014: WASHINGTON The Navy is building a new gun that can strike enemy targets over 100 miles away with the force of a high-speed freight train slamming through a wall, according to service officials who are working on this Star Wars weapon.
