0711287676W-101 DAHLGREN, Va. (Nov. 28, 2007) The Office of Naval Research 32 MJ (megajoules) Electromagnetic Railgun (EMRG) laboratory launcher, located on board the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is operational and preparing to set the world record for the highest muzzle energy launch of a projectile 10 MJ. When operational, the rail gun will fire projectiles at ranges in excess of 200 nautical miles. Navy

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