A new type of electromagnetic gun recently introduced in Chinese state media allows users to adjust the speed and force of the projectiles, reducing the risk of injury when managing unruly crowds.
According to the South China Morning Post, this new gun fires coin-shaped projectiles, which was revealed during a military technology program broadcast on state television CCTV, is described as “non-lethal” despite its ability to penetrate wood and shatter glass bottles.
This is a handgun named CS/LW21, developed in collaboration with China North Industries Group Corporation Limited and other technology teams.
The design aims to minimize the risk of injury and allows authorities to disperse crowds or suppress riots without causing serious harm to civilians.
The new electromagnetic gun introduced on CCTV – (Image taken from video).
Additionally, by utilizing electromagnetic force instead of traditional gunpowder firing methods, the firing power can be adjusted according to the distance or nature of the target.
These guns feature a simple design, are easy to handle and operate, emit minimal noise, and produce no flash, smoke, or bullets, with low recoil, allowing for quick reloading and continuous firing.
The maximum firing rate of the gun can reach several thousand rounds per minute, far exceeding the 700-800 rounds per minute of traditional rifles.
“It is powered by an integrated lithium-ion battery that can fire hundreds of rounds continuously when fully charged. The charging time is also very short and minimally affected by temperature,” said gun designer Lei Fengqiao in an interview with CCTV.
The projectiles used in these guns resemble coins, which Mr. Lei states offer several advantages over traditional barrels or ammunition. They will not penetrate the body and are a cost-effective option due to low production costs.
In field tests, the gun easily penetrated 3mm thick double-layer wooden boards and shattered beer and soda bottles. This gun can still cause higher damage than conventional firearms if the projectiles are replaced with pointed ones capable of penetrating the body.
