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[Graknorke]

No way a howitzer would reach national effort. We're not using anything beyond common understanding and use about the same resources as a regular cannon.

[Snake1229]

So who is going to put the list together?

[flazeo25]

So who is going to put the list together?

Well theres only two designs so  far so I'll put the list together.

Flazeo25 Howtizer design

Spoiler: AM-R 12 pounder Howit (click to show/hide)

This Howitzer weighs 2350 pounds including it's gun frame which is pulled by horse or infantry. It's tube is reinforced breech smoothbore cast iron with length of 5 feet and diameter of 0.385 feet. It capable of firing four different types from 12 lb. cannon balls, spherical cases, low explosive shells and small ball canisters.

Snake1229 Howitzer design

Spoiler: AM-R 1781 Howitzer (click to show/hide)

This is a Howitzer designed to be able to be pulled by a horse. It fires 12 lb Explosive balls (filled with gunpowder) and can fire shrapnel shells as well
Its barrel is around 76 inches long and the barrel is around 80 mm wide
It is set on a carriage and has wheels and a hitch in order to be pulled by horse

[evilcherry]

And still a we can fit 2 12lber carronades for the price of 1 Howitzer. Plus its a better fit for fast boats.

[flazeo25]

And still a we can fit 2 12lber carronades for the price of 1 Howitzer. Plus its a better fit for fast boats.

If either howtizer isnt national effort we could fix up steamship and mount a few on it, and if we try to steal loyalists ship we could upgrade with howtizers and steam engine.

[Graknorke]

And still a we can fit 2 12lber carronades for the price of 1 Howitzer. Plus its a better fit for fast boats.

But these are ground artillery pieces. We need them to have the range that carronades just afford you.

Flazeo's is the best one in terms of dimensions probably, and besides that I don't see much of a difference. So I guess that's my vote.

[flazeo25]

And still a we can fit 2 12lber carronades for the price of 1 Howitzer. Plus its a better fit for fast boats.

But these are ground artillery pieces. We need them to have the range that carronades just afford you.

Flazeo's is the best one in terms of dimensions probably, and besides that I don't see much of a difference. So I guess that's my vote.

Any thoughts on our side starting the industrial revolution if possible?

[Graknorke]

Well we do need to improve transport soon, next turn probably. But that's for another time.

[flazeo25]

Well we do need to improve transport soon, next turn probably. But that's for another time.

Yeah wonder if we could equip transport, factorys, mines etc with steam to kick off since we already have a steam engine and our first steam ship should be produced this turn any ways.

Edit: So if we were to purse that kind of line we need to create a brand new steam engine on it's own what work with anything.

[Snake1229]

His is Pretty heavy though, so i guess it is weight vs. performance

[Zanzetkuken The Great]

Could I get a reasonable estimate on the range the cannons would provide if things go off well?

[Snake1229]

Could I get a reasonable estimate on the range the cannons would provide if things go off well?

Maximum Range - 1,300 yds (.8 miles)
Effective Range - 750 yds (.4 miles)
Got that from the internets
That is a general estimate from the exact year in america

[flazeo25]

Could I get a reasonable estimate on the range the cannons would provide if things go off well?

Maximum Range - 1,300 yds (.8 miles)
Effective Range - 750 yds (.4 miles)
Got that from the internets
That is a general estimate from the exact year in america

Think they have slightly longer range than that.

[Snake1229]

Could I get a reasonable estimate on the range the cannons would provide if things go off well?

Maximum Range - 1,300 yds (.8 miles)
Effective Range - 750 yds (.4 miles)
Got that from the internets
That is a general estimate from the exact year in america

Think they have slightly longer range than that.

That is a estimate, It will vary

[flazeo25]

Could I get a reasonable estimate on the range the cannons would provide if things go off well?

Maximum Range - 1,300 yds (.8 miles)
Effective Range - 750 yds (.4 miles)
Got that from the internets
That is a general estimate from the exact year in america

ahh well hopefully we get some good rolls.

Think they have slightly longer range than that.

That is a estimate, It will vary