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US4840107A

Method and apparatus for managing recoil of electromagnetic guns

University of Texas System

Abstract

A power supply generating a reaction torque generally simultaneously with its power output is utilized to supply power to fire the railgun. The power supply and the railgun are cooperatively mounted together such that the reaction torque of the power supply upon discharge counteracts the recoil …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
William F. Weldon
Priority date
April 16, 1987
Filing date
April 16, 1987
Grant date
June 20, 1989
Publication date
June 20, 1989
Language
en
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