Demi-cannon

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The Demi-cannon medium sized cannon, similar to but slightly larger than a culverin and smaller than a regular 42lb (19kg) cannon developed in the early 17th century.^[1] The barrels of demi-cannon were typically 11ft (3.4m) long, had a calibre of 6 inches (15.4cm) and could weigh up to 5600lb (2540kg). It required 18lb (8kg) of black powder to fire a 32lb (14.5kg) round shot. The demi-cannon had an effective range of 1600ft (490m).^[1][2]

[edit] Further reading

• Artillery through the ages

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Artillery through the ages
2. ^ English artillery 1626 to 1643