1884 Armstrong 100-Ton Gun Working Principle 3D Animation
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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The Armstrong 100 ton Rifled Muzzle Loaded (RML) gun at Fort Rinella, Malta. Installed 1884.17.72 inch calibre, firing a 2,000 lb shell, Main charge weight – 450 lbs of prismatic black powder (gunpowder). Muzzle velocity 1,550 feet per second. Range 6-7 miles. Firing rate 1 round every 6 minutes. source/image: vbbsmyt The Fort used Watkins Depression Range Finder and Position Finder for fire...
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