Cannons in History~ 1900s-Modern

Paris Gun

A German long-range siege gun used to bombard Paris in World War I
In service March-Augest 1918
The Paris Gun shells were propelled at a high velocity so each successive shot wore away a considerable amount of steel from the rifled bore.
Also called the "Kaiser Wilhelm Geschütz"


Autocannon

A rapid-fire projectile weapon
Fired shells instead of bullets, HEDP, AP, APCR, and APDS
A large calliber, mechanically loaded for faster rate of fire
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, World War II

Cannons in History~1800-1900

Griffen Gun

Manufactured by Phoenix Iron Works located in Phoenixville, PA
American 3 in (76 mm) wrought-iron, muzzle-loading rifle,with a 1.1 mile range
Used during the Civil War and is featured at the Gettysburg Battlefield

Armstrong Gun

Manufactured in 1855 by Elswick Ordnance Company and was
designed by Sir William Armstrong
A rifle-breech loading heavy gun
Used in the Second Opium War
Popular as the first rifled-cannon

Cannons in History~ Pre~1800s

Pre-1800s Cannon~ Hand Cannon
Used until the 1520s
The Oldest Type of Portable Cannon
Thought orginated by Mongols
Ammunition Type~Gunpowder
Inexpensive and easy to make
Powerful against megal weapons and easy to use.
Battle of Ain Jalut
Design~ A barrel some sort of handle used a slow burning match or coal in order to fire


1770s-1850s Carronade


Design~ a short smoothbore, cast iron cannon with a round shot
Manufactored by the Carron Company of Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Became popular on ships during the American Revolution, American Civil War, and the Battle of Trafalgar
Ammunition~ Cannonballs
Was designed as a short-range navelweapon with a low muzzle velocity