1. World's Largest Gun.
- Author
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Eisenstein, Paul
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PROJECTILES , *BALLISTICS , *WEAPONS , *AMMUNITION , *MILITARY shooting - Abstract
This article presents information related to technical aspects of the railwaymounted Paris Gun. The 264-pound projectiles soared 25 miles into the stratosphere, reaching their target in 170 seconds. Formally known as the Kaiser Wilhelm Geschutz Long-Range Guns, the weapons were produced by the dreaded Friedrich Krupp AG munitions firm. The guns used bored-out, 380mm naval cannons, each fitted with barrels that were 131 ft. long. Seven were produced, though never more than three operated at any time.
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- 2005