What Calibre is a 6 pounder?
Ordnance QF 6-pounder
| Ordnance QF 6-pounder 7 cwt | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 6 |
| Shell | Fixed QF 57×441 mmR |
| Calibre | 2.244 in (57 mm) |
| Breech | Vertical sliding-block |
How much did a Revolutionary War cannon weigh?
The most commonly used cannon during the Revolutionary War were 3-pound “galloper” and the steadier 6-pound guns, although larger cannon up to 18 pounds saw use in some conflicts.
How much did a 9 pound cannon weigh?
RML 9-pounder 8 and 6 cwt guns
| RML 9-pounder 8 cwt gun | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 8-long-hundredweight (400 kg) or 6-long-hundredweight (300 kg) |
| Shell | 9.1 pounds (4.1 kg) (common shell) 9.8 pounds (4.4 kg) (shrapnel) |
| Action | RML |
| Breech | none – muzzle-loading |
How heavy is a 9 pound cannon?
Cannon Range Tables
| Descriptions of solid shot for smoothbore guns | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caliber designation | Bore Diameter in inches | Mean weight in pounds (Case shot) |
| 6-Pdr. | 3.67 | 3.22 |
| 9-Pdr. | 4.20 | |
| 12-Pdr. | 4.62 | 6.22 |
What is a 6pdr Hotchkiss?
6-pdr Hotchkiss QF. Photograph copyrighted by John A. Roberts. These guns were originally known as “6-pdr Hotchkiss guns” and were introduced in 1884 for use against torpedo boats. Used during World War I on the Arethusa and early “C” class cruisers and a few submarines as well as on Monitors M.15 through M.33.
What is a Hotchkiss 6 pounder gun?
The Ordnance QF Hotchkiss 6 pounder gun Mk I and Mk II or QF 6 pounder 8 cwt were a family of long-lived light 57 mm naval guns introduced in 1885 to defend against new, small and fast vessels such as torpedo boats and later submarines.
When was the 6pdr Hotchkiss gun invented?
These guns were originally known as “6-pdr Hotchkiss guns” and were introduced in 1884 for use against torpedo boats. Used during World War I on the Arethusa and early “C” class cruisers and a few submarines as well as on Monitors M.15 through M.33.
What is the history of the Hotchkiss 6-pounder?
The history of the Hotchkiss 6-pounder (called the Rapid Fire gun rather than Quick Firer in the US) in United States Navy and Army service is a complex story. It was used in conjunction with another maker’s design, its primary rival being the Driggs-Schroeder 6-pounder.