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Robot Fires Million Rounds/Minute Edit
Metal Storm Redback


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Robot Fires Million Rounds/Minute - Metal Storm Redback (VIDEO)
Metal Storm Redback
Published: Nov 18, 07
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Views: 2,989

Australian made firing system, Metal Storm, uses a computer controlled electronic ignition system to achieve its unprecedented hellish rate of fire. Enemy forces on the receiving end of this level of ordinance would be overwhelmed. The Redback is a robotic system featuring 40mm cannons using Metal Storm’s firing system.

Brisbane, Australia-based Metal Storm has delivered a four-barrel weapon to the Naval Surface Warfare Center for testing that uses a small electrical current instead a conventional firing pin to deliver stacked rounds at an astounding rate. One version, the Redback, features a remotely operated 40mm that can automatically track targets by slewing around at almost 2 complete revolutions per second, according to the company. "The employment of Metal Storm's stacked round technology for a U.S. military weapon system is a huge step for us," Metal Storm CEO Lee Finniear said in the company's press release. (crave.cnet)

References:  money.cnn, crave.cnet

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Jeremy Gutsche on Nov 21, 07  1,655 Trends   2,598 Comments
Wow... we're in for a frightening future!
Jeremy Gutsche on Nov 21, 07  1,655 Trends   2,598 Comments 0
rocketranger on Nov 25, 07  0 Trends   2,582 Comments
Now I see US Mex Border security & aid for our forces in Iraq & Afganistan alone. Nice. Need to adapt to new weapons & armor for ROV. Cant I rent one??? Keep away some "pests". Test on US Mex border with some ranchers in AZ alone. Big sales boost.
rocketranger on Nov 25, 07  0 Trends   2,582 Comments 0

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