TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) has begun deliveries of pulse power containers
in support of the U.S. Navy's Railgun program. The containers,
which are comprised of multiple pulsed power modules, will be
integrated into the Navy's Railgun test range for additional
development and testing.
The modular pulsed power containers, when combined, produce
enough energy to enable the electromagnetic launch of a railgun's
high-velocity projectile at speeds in excess of Mach 6.
"Directed energy has the potential to redefine military
technology beyond missiles and our pulse power modules and
containers will provide the tremendous amount of energy required to
power applications like the Navy Railgun," said Colin Whelan, vice president of Advanced
Technology for Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business.
"Raytheon's engineering and manufacturing expertise uniquely
position us to support next generation weapon systems to meet the
ever-evolving threat."
Raytheon's pulse power container design is the result of work
stemming from an initial $10 million contract with Naval Sea
Systems Command to develop a pulsed power system, which will enable
land or sea-based projectiles to reach great distances without the
use of an explosive charge or rocket motor. Raytheon is one
of three contractors developing a PPC design for the U.S. Navy.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration, C5ITM products and services,
sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80
countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. Visit us at www.raytheon.com
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