Revolutionary Weaponry: Inside China’s 7,500 Rounds Per Second Super-Gun

China is reportedly advancing the development of a groundbreaking weapon, the "Metal Storm" super-gun, which can fire an astonishing 7,500 rounds per second per barrel. This futuristic weapon leverages electronically controlled stacked ammunition, enabling it to achieve a rate of fire far beyond conventional systems.

Designed to enhance China's air defense capabilities, the weapon could intercept fast-moving aerial threats such as drones, missiles, and aircraft. Experts believe the system could also be deployed in ground operations and potentially integrated into naval and space-defense platforms.

According to reports, the "Metal Storm" employs advanced technology that eliminates moving parts, making it more reliable and efficient. However, managing the immense heat generated by such high rates of fire and the logistics of supplying ammunition remain significant challenges.

This development highlights China's commitment to modernizing its military and achieving technological superiority. Analysts suggest the super-gun could reshape regional power dynamics, especially in the Asia-Pacific, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.

While the weapon is believed to be in the prototype stage, it has already sparked concerns about a potential arms race and the ethical implications of deploying such high-firepower systems in warfare.

As details remain classified, the world is watching closely to understand how this innovation will influence global security and military strategy.

Lu Xutao, an associate professor at North University of China, said: "This technology can improve loading speed, reduce the decrease in barrel strength and accuracy due to repeated loading, and achieve the combat objectives of multiple strikes, continuous operations and rapid counter-attacks."

The weapon, which is currently in its testing phase, was first produced by Australian inventor Mike O'Dwyer in the '90s. Originally called Metal Storm he created a 36-barrel testing gun system that reached a firing rate of one million rounds per minute. He was approached by the Chinese army in 2006 and was offered $100million for the technology, South China Morning Post reports. The US Department of Defence then collaborated with O'Dwyer to built the weapon.

However, due to technical challenges, they ultimately abandoned the project. Experts now believe that China's own version of the Metal Storm weapon could surpass the Western prototype from a decade ago by at least 10 times in firing rate.##Courtesy..The Sun#