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A method for accelerating projectiles comprises introducing the projectile into an accelerator barrel, feeding a combustible gas mixture into said barrel and igniting said mixture to accelerate the projectile, and is characterized in that a fluid is stored in the projectile and is ejected therefrom

A method for accelerating projectiles comprises introducing the projectile into an accelerator barrel, feeding a combustible gas mixture into said barrel and igniting said mixture to accelerate the projectile, and is characterized in that a fluid is stored in the projectile and is ejected therefrom into the space between the projectile and the barrel. Suitable accelerator systems are disclosed.

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Method for accelerating a projectile in an accelerator barrel comprising the steps of storing a compressed fluid in said projectile, feeding a combustible gas mixture into said barrel, pre-accelerating said projectile, introducing said pre-accelerated projectile into said barrel and ejecting said co

Method for accelerating a projectile in an accelerator barrel comprising the steps of storing a compressed fluid in said projectile, feeding a combustible gas mixture into said barrel, pre-accelerating said projectile, introducing said pre-accelerated projectile into said barrel and ejecting said compressed fluid from said projectile within said barrel to ignite said mixture and accelerate said projectile.