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A barrel assembly (10) includes barrel (12), projectile assemblies (14) axially disposed within the barrel, propellant charges (16), ignition means (18), and control means (20). Projectile assemblies (14) are sequentially fired from the barrel. Also disclosed is an arming system, a barrel constructi

A barrel assembly (10) includes barrel (12), projectile assemblies (14) axially disposed within the barrel, propellant charges (16), ignition means (18), and control means (20). Projectile assemblies (14) are sequentially fired from the barrel. Also disclosed is an arming system, a barrel construction, means for preventing compression of the propellant charges and means for ensuring sealing between the projectile assembly and the barrel.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A barrel assembly including:a barrel;a plurality of projectile assemblies axially disposed in end to end abutting relationship within said barrel in sealing engagement with the bore of said barrel, said plurality of projectile assemblies being disposed in axial abutting relationship

[ I claim:] [1.] A barrel assembly including:a barrel;a plurality of projectile assemblies axially disposed in end to end abutting relationship within said barrel in sealing engagement with the bore of said barrel, said plurality of projectile assemblies being disposed in axial abutting relationship to form a compression resistant column, each projectile assembly including a projectile head and extension means for at least partly defining a propellant space, said extension means including a spacer assembly which extends axially from said projectile head and abuts an adjacent projectile assembly, said spacer assembly extending through said projectile head;discrete propellant charges associated with each projectile assembly for propelling respective projectile assemblies sequentially through the muzzle of said barrel;ignition means for igniting said discrete propellant charges; andcontrol means for selectively and sequentially actuating said ignition means.