Coilgun

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electromagnetic projectile launcher
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Gauss_gun
gptkbp:canBe Single-stage
Multi-stage
gptkbp:component Barrel
Projectile
Capacitor bank
Coil(s)
Switching device
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coilgun
gptkbp:inventedBy 20th century
gptkbp:launched Ferromagnetic projectiles
gptkbp:notableFor Silent operation
No chemical propellant
Potential for high velocity
gptkbp:operates Electromagnetic acceleration
gptkbp:provides Electricity
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Railgun
gptkbp:subjectOf Scientific research
Engineering projects
Popular science articles
gptkbp:usedIn Research
Military research
Hobbyist projects
gptkbp:uses Electromagnetic coils
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mass_Driver
gptkb:Railgun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7