Given the unique arrangement of the projectiles in the barrel, what will be the expected accuracy ?
The projectiles are "stacked" within the barrel and electronically fired. As each subsequent round is fired the distance traveled down the barrel becomes ever increasing. Each subsequent projectile will have a different muzzle velocity. This in turn will require an ever changing point of aim for the same point of impact. This can be resolved by having different "charges" ignite for each projectile. Each charge will have to be computed for it's position in the barrel. Can you imagine the logistical problems this will create if you run out of a certain charge ?
How is the weapon reloaded ?
The ammunition is "stacked" within the barrel. Re-loading will either be a tedious manual effort of placing each projectile and it's charge at the precise position in the barrel, or a pre-loaded insert will have to be placed in the barrel.
I've looked over the Metal Storm web site and only found one reference to reloading:
Future Development: Further developments will also include a rapid reload capability,...
I realize I am being very skeptical of this technology but I feel this is a solution looking for a problem.
Still, with our weapons made in Australia and everything else being made in China, we can kick back and relax.
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In small caliber I don't understand what this thing would be used for. I can't see how it would be better than existing systems. I can't see how ammunition would be fed to service it.