Re: [HoE] FW: Question about Gauss Technology

["jason adkins" <danthius@hotmail.com>]

Just a note.  Magnetic rail guns are in use today, however they are 
currently limited to a large size.  And can be found on some 
American(YES!!!) battleships.  Miniturization may occur in the next 10-15 
years.

                 Jason Adkins


>From: "Paul Zichichi" <rook_7@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: hoe@gamerz.net
>To: hoe@gamerz.net
>Subject: Re: [HoE] FW: Question about Gauss Technology
>Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 06:28:50 EST
>
>>
>><< Ever see "Eraser?"  Bad movie,yes, but the weapons at the end were
>>fairly
>>  accurate for a Gauss rifle. >>
>>
>>Actually those were supposed to be kinetic railguns.  A technology I hear
>>from friends in the Defense Industry to be 10 to 15 years away.
>>
>I wasn't talking about the technology involved, just the general size and
>appearance of the guns.
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