Navy Railgun Superweapon

[Dr. Zaus]

I am simultaneously in awe and disgust.

I got it right off and my stomach turned a little... the awe set in when the confusion erupted, which turned a horrible pun into a wonderful troll.

 

[Joseph F]

I forgot to make myself clear in saying that this would be for a handheld or shoulder-fired weapon.
BTW, I don't know shit about current energy density of current supercapacitors, or the energy it would take to fire such a weapon
So, I don't know, educate me?

 

[Matthiasa]

Is it similar to the gauss rifle in mw?

Yeah, more or less.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

16 Inch Gun Training Film

this is a navy film from 1955, but nearly everything is as it was in the late 20's and 30's and through to the modern era.

also not a rail gun, but excellent nonetheless:
1889 naval gun breech