Metal Storm made headlines in the 2000s for their electronically-fired stacked projectile firearms capable of extraordinary rates of fire, like a 36-barrel prototype that achieved over 1 million rpm. This Australian defense firm's radical superposed load systems interspersed multiple bullets and propellant charges in a single barrel, allowing sequential ignition without mechanical reloading. Although Metal Storm never fully delivered on their futuristic promise before going bust in 2012, their novel caseless ammunition designs and rapid-fire concepts still influence weapon innovation today. This video explores the ambitions, setbacks and lasting impact of Metal Storm’s rapid-fire innovation.
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