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New Technological Advancement

24-12-2003, 10:18
Next Generation Technology has Military Application
Chancellorian Press Corps

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The Chancellorian Academy of Science has premiered the top secret project that has dominated government spending for the last year and a half, and this prescedent has effects that reach far into the rapid industrialization occuring within the country. Called a "linear accelerator", this device uses direct current electromagnets to propel projectiles at velocities much higher than the regular chemical reaction.

By means of a powerful magnetic field, said projectiles, usually in the form of depleted uranium, are dispatched at incredibly high velocities and distances anywhere from 200 - 500 km. Lower caliber rifles, utilizing a smaller size and thus a smaller electric field, have been already loaded unto the existing CRA Timberwolf tank chassis, replacing the much used HESH-HET shell cannon.

As of this print, the only country to be gifted with the designs and information of such a weapon is Erciyes, a move that is sure to stimulate the country's highly rising economy even further.
24-12-2003, 10:26
We use a simpler version of this. We call it a sky cleaner, which propells special shells at about 4000m/s into the air. Of course, ours has a barrel 200 feet long to absorb the shock... surely something like this, being short barrelled (i'm guessing by the looks, less than 3m) it would have a kick almost equivelant to be hit by something launched by it.

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Doujin
24-12-2003, 10:43
That sounds similar to the electro-thermal cannons on our naval vessels.

Directly from our naval information specialist:


Two (2) Triple Barrel 16" Electro-Thermal Naval Guns:

Two turrets are mounted on the ship forward of the superstructure ship. The barrels can be elevated up to 45 degrees and the turrets can rotate 280 degrees. The projectile is loaded into the barrel, behind which there is a "propellant", which is a plug of light metal. A powerful electromagnetic force is applied to the metal, which causes its atoms to "switch" directions. This happens so violently that the metal turns to plasma, and this expanding gas then drives the projectile forward.


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24-12-2003, 10:44
In a prompt response, Lord Timothy Dale, Diplomatic Legate, Responds,

"The image included in the last release is of an experimental prototype, firing shells at roughly 900 m/s. It is important to note, however, that the polarized reaction's efficiency, in relation to the recoil, is by no means near 100%, and is instead something near 10-15. Thus, the kinetic energy of recoil is far less than the energy exerted upon the projectile, and as such, the accelerator requires little in respect to the size of the breach. However, the longer breach varient allows for a greater accuracy, and as such, is wiser when dealing with longer distances. Our X97 Rail Platforms utilize a longer barrel and larger system, allowing for distances of 500-700 miles of nearly 67.4% accuracy. However, the accelerator used on our Timberwolf tank chassis is shorter, and has accurate distances of only 1-2 miles."
24-12-2003, 11:21
In a prompt response, Lord Timothy Dale, Diplomatic Legate, Responds,

"The image included in the last release is of an experimental prototype, firing shells at roughly 900 m/s. It is important to note, however, that the polarized reaction's efficiency, in relation to the recoil, is by no means near 100%, and is instead something near 10-15. Thus, the kinetic energy of recoil is far less than the energy exerted upon the projectile, and as such, the accelerator requires little in respect to the size of the breach. However, the longer breach varient allows for a greater accuracy, and as such, is wiser when dealing with longer distances. Our X97 Rail Platforms utilize a longer barrel and larger system, allowing for distances of 500-700 miles of nearly 67.4% accuracy. However, the accelerator used on our Timberwolf tank chassis is shorter, and has accurate distances of only 1-2 miles."For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction... simple law of physics, very important. Where does the force to launch an object 900m/s go? On our AMEs, the force is distributed gradually through a 200ft barrel.
24-12-2003, 11:34
In a prompt response, Science Minister Aredale, explains,
"Indeed, while newtonian physics does secure the idea of energy conservation (Law of Conservation of Energy), the concept of Kinetic Energy transferal is rooted within that of reaction efficiency. Efficiency, in relation to kinetic forces in this reaction, is low upon the subject of recoil, as the difference of the reaction is converted into heat, resulting in a byproduct of roughly 400 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per charge. Thus, the breach is cooled by interconnected tubes of liquid nitrogen, with the magnetic field generators being concentrated most with such coolent techniques.

Thus:
KE=(1/2Mv^2)
KEnet = KEfire + KErecoil +KEheat
KEfire > KEheat > KE Recoil

If it pleases you, I have been authorized to dispatch scientists to share such a development with your esteemed nation."
24-12-2003, 11:36
In a prompt response, Science Minister Aredale, explains,
"Indeed, while newtonian physics does secure the idea of energy conservation (Law of Conservation of Energy), the concept of Kinetic Energy transferal is rooted within that of reaction efficiency. Efficiency, in relation to kinetic forces in this reaction, is low upon the subject of recoil, as the difference of the reaction is converted into heat, resulting in a byproduct of roughly 400 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per charge. Thus, the breach is cooled by interconnected tubes of liquid nitrogen, with the magnetic field generators being concentrated most with such coolent techniques.

Thus:
KE=(1/2Mv^2)
KEnet = KEfire + KErecoil +KEheat
KEfire > KEheat > KE Recoil

If it pleases you, I have been authorized to dispatch scientists to share such a development with your esteemed nation."Gotcha (was just wonderin how that worked IRL ;) ) thank you.

But nevertheless... it's still a heck of a kick.