Toledo Type 43 Cannon

Toledo Type 43 Cannon

The Toledo Type 43 Cannon "(" Cannon 43a Toledo ") was a classic artillery model produced by the Toledo Arsenal in Spain in the 16th century. Spanish conquistadors in Peru, Chile war, carrying 43 type artillery to deter the indigenous people. When Spain suppressed the "Araucan War" in Chile in 1582, the roar of Type 43 cannons not only destroyed the indigenous stone fortresses, but also accelerated the colonization process through psychological deterrence.
Toledo Type 42 Cannon

Toledo Type 42 Cannon

The Toledo Type 42 Cannon "(Cannon 42a Toledo) was a classic artillery model produced by the Toledo Arsenal in Spain in the 16th century. In the "struggle for hegemony in the Mediterranean" between the Ottoman Empire and Spain, Toledo artillery was deployed in Sicily, Naples and other places controlled by Spain. In the Battle of Le Banto in 1571, the Type 42 cannon carried by the Spanish fleet caused a devastating blow to the Ottoman battleship. Its stone shells could penetrate the thick wooden hull of the Ottoman paddle sailboat and were called "the smasher of the sea fortress".
Twelve pound rapid fire gun (full version)

Twelve pound rapid fire gun (full version)

Usually refers to the 3-inch caliber naval guns used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1894 and used until the mid-20th century. Produced by Armstrong Whitworth and Elswick, it is not only used on British Royal Navy warships, but also exported to allied countries and used for land services. The name "twelve pounds" comes from the weight of the projectile, which is approximately 12.5 pounds. This type of gun has high-speed shooting capability, with a firing rate of up to 15 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of about 670 meters per second, and an effective range of over 10 kilometers.
Twelve pound rapid fire gun

Twelve pound rapid fire gun

Usually refers to the 3-inch caliber naval guns used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1894 and used until the mid-20th century. Produced by Armstrong Whitworth and Elswick, it is not only used on British Royal Navy warships, but also exported to allied countries and used for land services. The name "twelve pounds" comes from the weight of the projectile, which is approximately 12.5 pounds. This type of gun has high-speed shooting capability, with a firing rate of up to 15 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of about 670 meters per second, and an effective range of over 10 kilometers.
Cannon 43 Toledo

Cannon 43 Toledo

It is a cannon of great historical significance, which is housed in the Spanish National Army Museum in Toledo, Spain. This cannon is not only a symbol of military engineering and artillery technology development, but also witnesses an important period in Spanish military history. Its existence allows visitors to experience the weight of history and the brutality of war up close. As a part of museum collections, it has attracted tourists and researchers from all over the world with its unique historical value and cultural significance, becoming an indispensable part of understanding Spanish military history.