Naval artillery is artillery mounted on a warship, originally used only for naval warfare and then subsequently used for more specialized roles in surface warfare such as naval gunfire support …

This is a list of naval guns of all countries ordered by caliber.

Naval artillery in the Age of Sail encompasses the period of roughly 1571–1862: when large, sail-powered wooden naval warships dominated the high seas, mounting a large variety of types …

Overtaken by airplanes and guided missiles in the 20th century, artillery has seen recent advances in technology that could once again make the naval gun the dominant form of …

2022年9月4日 · The 16th-18th centuries, Birth of Naval Artillery. Pirate ship cannon range table.

2024年12月30日 · Naval guns on warships evolved due to technological advancements and strategic requirements of the time. In the 15th and 16th centuries, early naval guns were …

2024年7月19日 · These early cannons, made from wrought iron, heralded a new era in naval combat, enabling vessels to engage enemies from a distance. Key developments included: …

The methodology of German Naval Gun designations changed three times in the first half of the 20th century. In the period before and during World War I, German guns were designated by …

2022年9月1日 · Ancient Naval Cannons. Gunpowder was brought out in Europe in the early 14th century, and was introduced on ships quite soon. At the Battle of Arnemuiden, fought between …

2024年7月13日 · Cannons have historically played a pivotal role in naval warfare, serving as primary artillery on ships for both offensive and defensive operations. Two major categories of …