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The '''demi-culverin''' was a medium [[cannon]] similar to but slightly larger than a [[Saker (cannon)|saker]] and smaller than a regular [[culverin]] developed in the late 16th century.<ref name="ATTA">[http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/source/is3/is3c.htm ''Artillery through the ages'']</ref> Barrels of demi-culverins were typically about {{convert|11|ft|m}} long, had a [[caliber|calibre]] of {{convert|4|in|cm}} and could weigh up to {{convert|3400|lb|kg}}. It required {{convert|6|lb|kg}} of [[black powder]] to fire an {{convert|8|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[List of cannon projectiles|round shot]] (though there were heavier variants firing {{convert|9|lb|kg|adj=on}} or {{convert|10|lb|kg|adj=on}} round shot). The demi-culverin had an effective range of {{convert|1800|ft|m}}.<ref name="ATTA"/><ref name="EO">[http://www.littlewoodham.org.uk/research/ord.htm ''English ordinance 1626 to 1643'']</ref> |
The '''demi-culverin''' was a medium [[cannon]] similar to but slightly larger than a [[Saker (cannon)|saker]] and smaller than a regular [[culverin]] developed in the late 16th century.<ref name="ATTA">[http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/source/is3/is3c.htm ''Artillery through the ages'']</ref> Barrels of demi-culverins were typically about {{convert|11|ft|m}} long, had a [[caliber|calibre]] of {{convert|4|in|cm}} and could weigh up to {{convert|3400|lb|kg}}. It required {{convert|6|lb|kg}} of [[black powder]] to fire an {{convert|8|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[List of cannon projectiles|round shot]] (though there were heavier variants firing {{convert|9|lb|kg|adj=on}} or {{convert|10|lb|kg|adj=on}} round shot). The demi-culverin had an effective range of {{convert|1800|ft|m}}.<ref name="ATTA"/><ref name="EO">[http://www.littlewoodham.org.uk/research/ord.htm ''English ordinance 1626 to 1643'']</ref> |
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Demi-culverins were valued by generals for their range, accuracy and effectiveness. They were often used in sieges for wall and building demolition.<ref name="ATTA"/> |
Demi-culverins were valued by generals for their range, accuracy and effectiveness. They were often used in sieges for wall and building demolition.<ref name="ATTA"/> Many times. soldiers would sit on them during a cold day to warm up their packages. |
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The demi-culverin was a medium cannon similar to but slightly larger than a saker and smaller than a regular culverin developed in the late 16th century.[1] Barrels of demi-culverins were typically about 11 feet (3.4 m) long, had a calibre of 4 inches (10 cm) and could weigh up to 3,400 pounds (1,500 kg). It required 6 pounds (2.7 kg) of black powder to fire an 8-pound (3.6 kg) round shot (though there were heavier variants firing 9-pound (4.1 kg) or 10-pound (4.5 kg) round shot). The demi-culverin had an effective range of 1,800 feet (550 m).[1][2]
Demi-culverins were valued by generals for their range, accuracy and effectiveness. They were often used in sieges for wall and building demolition.[1] Many times. soldiers would sit on them during a cold day to warm up their packages.