China introduced the CS/LW21, a new manual anti-riot electromagnetic launcher. According to the report South China Morning Post (SCMP) On Sunday, the “non-lethal” weapon was featured on a state-owned television program about military technology. CCTV-7.

“The weapon is designed as a spiral weapon that uses electrical energy to accelerate the projectile,” Lei Fengqiao, the gun’s designer, told CCTV. “When the nine-level coil is electrified, corresponding magnetic fields are created that allow the ball to be sucked by the relay method.”

Developed by China North Industries Group Corporation and other technology groups, the gun uses coin-shaped bullets that can pierce wood and shatter glass bottles. While the pistol was designed to reduce the risk of harming people, the shape and trajectory of the shots allow for excellent control and multi-point hits.

Instead of traditional gunpowder firing methods, the rifle uses an electromagnetic force that allows the power of the shot to vary with distance or the type of target. The design of the pistol is simple and free of unnecessary details, making it easy to hold and use. It is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that can fire hundreds of rounds when fully charged. The charging time is short and the temperature has little effect.

CS/LW21 design and power

The CS/LW21 features a two-chamber magazine for sustained fire and rapid reloading. The scope is easy to set up and the front panel display shows bullet power, firing mode, rail temperature, frequency and battery level.

The shape and trajectory of the balls make it easy to transport and store. During field tests, the guns easily pierced 3 mm thick two-layer wooden boards and broke cola and beer bottles. The gun’s quiet firing sound, no flashes, smoke or gunfire, and low recoil make it ideal for use in crowded areas.

Although electromagnetic weapons are designed to do as little damage as possible, they can be more destructive when targeted than conventional weapons, using body-piercing bullets instead.

Report says electromagnetic weapons capabilities could raise concerns about riot control methods that violate human rights SCMP. However, in densely populated areas where firearms can cause greater fear or violence, the silent gunfire, no flash, smoke or ammunition, moderate recoil and cost effectiveness make them an attractive alternative to conventional guns.