{"id":13986,"date":"2025-08-12T18:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=13986"},"modified":"2025-08-10T10:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T09:54:06","slug":"they-want-to-fire-at-mach-7-chinese-army-scientists-plan-super-x-rail-gun-with-far-greater-power-than-navys-current-weapons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/08\/12\/they-want-to-fire-at-mach-7-chinese-army-scientists-plan-super-x-rail-gun-with-far-greater-power-than-navys-current-weapons\/","title":{"rendered":"“They Want To Fire At Mach 7”: Chinese Army Scientists Plan Super X-Rail Gun With Far Greater Power Than Navy\u2019s Current Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \u26a1 China’s army proposes a powerful new design to nearly double the force of its electromagnetic rail gun<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udea2 Initial rail gun mounted by the Chinese navy in 2018 was groundbreaking but had significant limitations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd27 Proposed design involves cross-stacking two rail guns to increase firing power and bore pressure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d Global military dynamics could shift as countries respond to advancements in electromagnetic weaponry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    China has been making headlines with its ambitious military advancements, particularly in the field of electromagnetic weaponry. The nation\u2019s navy was the first to mount a rail gun on a ship back in 2018, marking a significant leap in weapon technology. However, the limitations of this weapon have prompted further innovations. The Chinese army is now stepping in to address these challenges, proposing a new design that could potentially double the power of the existing rail gun. This initiative is led by Professor Lyu Qingao and his team at the Army Engineering University of the People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) in Shijiazhuang.<\/p>\n

    The Rail Gun’s Initial Impact and Limitations<\/h2>\n

    The introduction of the rail gun by the Chinese navy was a groundbreaking achievement in military technology. As the first of its kind, it showcased China’s prowess in developing advanced weaponry. However, the rail gun’s initial promise was tempered by significant limitations. The weapon’s power supply issues were resolved, but its firing power was insufficient for effective military use.<\/p>\n

    The shells, limited to a weight of 33 pounds, lacked the force necessary to cause substantial damage. This weakness rendered the rail gun less effective in combat scenarios, as it was unable to fulfill its potential as a formidable naval weapon. The challenges faced by the navy\u2019s rail gun highlighted the need for further innovation to achieve the desired military capabilities.<\/p>\n

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