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A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver | A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weapon employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] for both ground and space applications. Coilguns utilize electromagnetic coils to propel a hyperdense projectile to high speeds.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|HWF|Page=17}} Coilguns are similar in design and function to [[Railgun (fiction)|railgun]] weaponry as both make use of electromagnets in their operation. | ||
==Design details== | |||
== Design details == | |||
Coilguns utilize a series of electromagnetically charged coils powered in a timed sequence to propel a magnetic projectile at speeds faster than that of chemical weaponry. ''[[UNSC]]'' coilguns almost exclusively utilize Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor (ALIM) technology which is capable of accelerating a projectile to such speeds that its impact seems instantaneous from the point of firing.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=181}} | Coilguns utilize a series of electromagnetically charged coils powered in a timed sequence to propel a magnetic projectile at speeds faster than that of chemical weaponry. ''[[UNSC]]'' coilguns almost exclusively utilize Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor (ALIM) technology which is capable of accelerating a projectile to such speeds that its impact seems instantaneous from the point of firing.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=181}} | ||
== | ==Known coilguns== | ||
=== Mass drivers=== | === Mass drivers=== | ||
{{Main|Mass Driver}} | {{Main|Mass Driver}} | ||
Mass drivers are a form of typically stationary coilgun used to fire payloads at high velocities. | Mass drivers are a form of typically stationary coilgun used to fire payloads at high velocities. | ||
===Magnetic Accelerator | ===Magnetic Accelerator Cannons=== | ||
{{Main|Magnetic Accelerator Cannon}} | {{Main|Magnetic Accelerator Cannon}} | ||
Magnetic Accelerator Cannons are naval coilguns employed for ship-to-ship combat by the UNSC Navy. | Magnetic Accelerator Cannons are naval coilguns employed for ship-to-ship combat by the UNSC Navy. | ||
===Gauss Cannon=== | ===M68 Gauss Cannon=== | ||
{{Main|M68 Gauss Cannon}} | {{Main|M68 Gauss Cannon}} | ||
A smaller, portable coilgun often mounted on the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] or independently on a mount. | A smaller, portable coilgun often mounted on the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] or independently on a mount. | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||