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Canhão Paixhans

Canhão Paixhans
Tipo Artilharia naval
História operacional
Utilizadores  França,  Estados Unidos e  Império Russo
Guerras Segunda Guerra do Ópio, Bloqueio anglo-francês do Rio da Prata, Guerra Mexicano-Americana, Guerra dos Ducados do Elba, Guerra da Crimeia, Guerra de Secessão
Histórico de produção
Criador Henri-Joseph Paixhans
Data de criação 1823
Especificações
Peso 3 400 kg (7 500 lb)
Comprimento 2,85 m (9,4 ft)
Projétil 30 kg (66,1 lb)
Calibre 220 mm (8,66 in)
Velocidade de saída 400 m/s (1,300 ft/s)

O canhão Paixhans (em francês:Canon Paixhans) foi a primeira arma naval utilizada para disparar projecteis explosivos. Desenvolvido pelo general francês Henri-Joseph Paixhans entre 1822 e 1823, a arma foi utilizada pelos Estados Unidos,[1][2] França[3] e Rússia.[4]

Referências

  1. Arms and men: a study in American military history Walter Millis p.88 «Título ainda não informado (favor adicionar)». books.google.com 
  2. Black Ships Off Japan - The Story of Commodore Perry's Expedition Arthur Walworth p.21 «Título ainda não informado (favor adicionar)». books.google.com 
  3. Boudriot, Jean (1988). «Vaisseux et frégates sous la Restauration et la Monarchie de Juillet». Marine et technique au XIXe siècle. [S.l.]: Service historique de la Marine/Institut d'histoire des conflits contemporains. pp. 65 y 83 
  4. «Of arms and men Robert L. O'Connell p.193». books.google.com 
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