Electromagnetic guns, a military technology with subversive potential, have always been a hot spot in military research and development around the world.
In this case, there is another good news from the mainland: the domestic electromagnetic cannon has made a breakthrough in a cluster, and the speed can reach Mach 8, covering 280,000 square kilometers of firepower.
An electromagnetic cannon is a weapon that uses electromagnetic force to fire projectiles.
The basic principle is to create a strong electromagnetic force through an electromagnetic coil that accelerates the projectile to extremely high speeds, thereby achieving the effect of striking at long distances. Compared with traditional gunpowder weapons, electromagnetic guns have significant advantages such as high muzzle velocity, long range and high accuracy.
The core components are two parallel rails and a conductive projectile. When a high current passes through the guides, a strong Lorentz force is generated between the guides, which pushes the projectile along the rails at high speed.
Because the electromagnetic force is much stronger than the thrust generated by the explosion of traditional gunpowder, the projectile muzzle velocity of the electromagnetic gun can reach extremely high speeds, which significantly improves the range and striking ability.
However, the development of electromagnetic guns can be traced back to the early 20th century, but due to technical limitations and bottlenecks in material science, the early electromagnetic gun experiments were not ideal.
It was not until the 21st century, with the rapid development of power electronics, materials science and computer simulation technology, that breakthroughs were made in the research and development of electromagnetic guns. Countries have invested a lot of resources in the research and development of electromagnetic guns, among which the research of United States, China and Russia is the most eye-catching.
With that, China has made remarkable progress in the field of electromagnetic gun technology. According to experts: China's cluster breakthrough in the field of electromagnetism was completed two years ago, two years ahead of other countries. This breakthrough is not only reflected in the performance improvement of a single electromagnetic gun, but more importantly, the realization of the cooperative combat capability of multiple electromagnetic gun systems.
In addition, the muzzle velocity of the domestic electromagnetic cannon has reached an astonishing 2000 m/s, which is more than twice as fast as the 800 m/s of traditional artillery shells. This speed makes the electromagnetic gun have a powerful strike capability at a range of 200 kilometers. High-speed projectiles, which can not only penetrate heavy armor, but also reach the target in a very short time, greatly reducing the enemy's reaction time.
Secondly, the cluster breakthrough means that not only the performance of a single electromagnetic cannon is outstanding, but multiple electromagnetic cannons can work together to form a more powerful strike capability. This breakthrough mainly relies on advanced command and control systems and information technology, and through an efficient cooperative combat system, multiple electromagnetic guns can carry out precise strikes on multiple targets at the same time, significantly improving the firepower coverage and strike efficiency on the battlefield.
According to experts: the ejection speed of domestic electromagnetic guns can reach Mach 8, that is, about 9800 km / h. From a factual point of view: this speed is not only far beyond the speed of conventional artillery, but also more than the speed of most active missiles. A high-speed projectile can cover a wide area in a short time, creating a devastating blow to enemy targets.
When we understand these contents, at this time, let's find out again: what are the military and strategic significance of the electromagnetic cannon cluster breakthrough?
The first aspect. Expansion of the coverage of firepower
According to experts, the firepower of domestic electromagnetic guns covers up to 280,000 square kilometers. This is a staggering statistic, equivalent to the size of a medium-sized country. For such a wide range of firepower, the electromagnetic gun has a strong area control capability in large-scale military operations. Whether it is a defensive operation or an offensive operation, the electromagnetic cannon can form a large-area fire suppression on the enemy target in a relatively short period of time, and significantly improve the combat efficiency.
The second aspect. Increased transparency on the battlefield
The high-speed projectile of the electromagnetic gun has the ability to strike with high precision, and can accurately hit key targets such as the enemy's command center, radar station, and missile launch position. At the same time, the electromagnetic signal generated when the electromagnetic cannon is launched can be monitored in real time through advanced detection equipment to provide accurate battlefield intelligence for the command. This increased transparency on the battlefield allows commanders to more accurately grasp enemy movements and develop more effective battle plans.
The third aspect. Enhancement of strategic capabilities
The cluster breakthrough of electromagnetic guns not only has a powerful strike capability in tactics, but also forms a powerful deterrent at the strategic level. The high-speed projectile and wide coverage of firepower made it necessary for the enemy to reassess its strategic deployment and operational plan in the face of the negative problems of electromagnetic guns. The high performance and cluster combat capability of the domestic electromagnetic cannon make it an important force that cannot be ignored in future wars, forming a strong psychological deterrent and strategic pressure on the enemy.
China's cluster breakthrough in the field of electromagnetic cannon technology marks another leap forward in domestic military science and technology.
With its high-speed, long-range, and high-precision strike capabilities, electromagnetic guns have become an important weapon on the modern battlefield. The violent ejection of Mach 8 of the domestic electromagnetic cannon and the firepower coverage of 280,000 square kilometers not only have a strong strike capability at the tactical level, but also form a strong deterrent force at the strategic level.
In the future, with the further development and application of electromagnetic technology, China will continue to maintain its leading position in the military field and make greater contributions to national security and global peace.