Abstract: The plasma torch according to the invention comprises an anode and a cathode separated by a capillary tube made of an electrically insulating material which can be ablated through the action of the plasma. It is characterized in that the anode incorporates a conductive casing closed at a first end casing inside which the capillary tube is positioned.

Abstract: A transmission device includes a central wheel, a satellite wheel, a drive element and a tension control device. The central wheel is disposed to rotate about a central wheel axle that is fixed in a first position. The satellite wheel has a satellite wheel axle, which is movable with the satellite wheel relative to the fixed position such that the satellite wheel does not rotate about the satellite wheel axle. The drive element, which has a first portion and a second portion, connects the central wheel and the satellite wheel. When the satellite wheel revolves in a first direction around the central wheel, the central wheel is induced to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction. The tension control device is connected to the drive element and controls its tension to at least partially compensate for the induced rotation of the central wheel.

Abstract: A GATLING type multi-barrel weapon includes a revolving assembly with sliding loading and firing chambers that are in axial alignment with the barrels of the weapon. Each chamber is able to move between an open and a closed position following a translational to-and-fro movement in parallel to the rotational axis of the revolving assembly, the two positions being at a distance from one another such as to define a loading space that extends axially for a distance corresponding to the length of a munition. When the chamber is in its open position, supports retain a munition received in the loading space, the supports being formed of two supports respectively provided on the front end face of each chamber and on a ring mounted sliding on the rear part of the barrel. The weapon notably allows plastic-cased telescoped munitions having a polygonal cross section to be fired.