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A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weaponry 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| | A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weaponry 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]] 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= | 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}} | ||
==Types of coilgun== | ==Types of coilgun== | ||
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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. | ||
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[[Category:Magnetic acceleration weapons]] | [[Category:Magnetic acceleration weapons]] |
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A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weaponry 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.[1] Coilguns are similar in design and function to railgun weaponry as both make use of electromagnets in their operation.
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.[2]
Types of coilgun
Mass drivers
- Main article: Mass Driver
Mass drivers are a form of typically stationary coilgun used to fire payloads at high velocities.
Magnetic Accelerator Cannon
- Main article: Magnetic Accelerator Cannon
Magnetic Accelerator Cannons are naval coilguns employed for ship-to-ship combat by the UNSC Navy.
Gauss Cannon
- Main article: M68 Gauss Cannon
A smaller, portable coilgun often mounted on the M12G1 Gauss Warthog or independently on a mount.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 17
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 181