A little piece of news that slipped by the Chinese censor. It was reported in a technology award publication that the Chinese rail gun had breakthrough on key technologies such as barrel wear, long stroke ammunition loading, etc. Several candidates are recommended for the Gwanghwa Process Science and Technology Awards, which is worth over $1 million prize. The rail gun successfully tested with initial speed of 2500 m / s (Mach 7.5) and muzzle energy 32 MJ. It is capable of continuous launch without disruption. The marine prototype cannon is now ready to be installed on warship for formal operation into navy fleet.
