"Big Bertha", who did not shoot at Paris
"Big Bertha" is perhaps the most famous artillery piece used during the First World War. Today, however, few people understand what "Big Bertha" really was...
Variable propellant charges for mortar rounds
One of the strengths of the mortar is the ability to fire over a wide range of ranges. Such opportunities are achieved, among other things, through the use of variable propellant charges ....
MLRS "Tornado-S" use new rockets
The Russian army receives new rockets for the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems. Due to the growth of the main characteristics, they increase the overall effectiveness of missile strikes ....
What cannon fired at Paris?
It was one of the most unusual artillery pieces ever made. And this weapon is as shrouded in mystery as the "superguns" that misguided artillery genius Gerald Bull...
"Gods of War" in a special operation: discoveries and disappointments
The scale and effectiveness of the use of artillery in Ukraine has no analogues in recent history. The last time something like this was observed during the Iran-Iraq war in the 80s of the last century ....
Towed artillery: a new life in the format of wheeled self-propelled guns
Reincarnation of "MSTA-B" and "Hyacinth-B"...
B-10 recoilless gun in the People's Militia of the LPR
The people's militia of the LPR showed the combat use of the B-10 recoilless gun. With proper use, such a weapon, despite its considerable age, is able to show good results....
Combat work of self-propelled mortars 2S4 "Tulip"
The Ministry of Defense again demonstrates the combat work of self-propelled mortars 2S4 "Tulip". Due to their special tactical and technical characteristics, they are able to hit the most difficult targets....
German guns of caliber 15, 17 and 21 cm of the First World War
One of the most massive and popular 152-mm guns during the First World War was the German 15-cm heavy field howitzer mod. 1893. Moreover, her caliber was indeed not 155 mm, like ...
Self-propelled artillery mount AMX AuF1 (France)
For many years, the AMX AuF1 self-propelled guns were the backbone of French ground artillery. To date, their role and number has decreased, but to completely abandon such equipment for now ...
Pain and poverty of Russian artillery
The problems of Russian artillery are becoming more and more difficult, the solutions are becoming more and more elusive...
Disabled: US finalized M142 HIMARS for Ukraine
It became known that the United States handed over to Ukraine modified MLRS M142 HIMARS. In the course of refinement, this technique lost part of its combat capabilities, which was of the greatest interest to the recipient ....
Interception problem: Great Britain and the USSR against V-1
From June 1944, Nazi Germany regularly used V-1 projectiles. Having studied such a threat, Great Britain and the USSR quickly developed and implemented a set of measures to protect against it ....
Shoot as far as possible: the French
In March 1918, a Commission was set up in France to study guns that could fire very far. The reason was more than relevant: German troops on March 23, 1918 ...
The first MRC Typhon missile system was handed over to the US Army
The US Army received the first MRC Typhon missile system. In the near future, the personnel of one of the units will master the received equipment, and next year the first firing will take place ....
French mortars of the First World War: 220, 270 and 280 mm
After the war of 1870-1871 with Prussia, the designs of Charles de Bange began to dominate in the artillery park of the French army. In addition to the numerous calibers of field guns, de Bange also developed two...
French 155 mm guns in World War I
At the beginning of the First World War, the French army had high hopes for their famous "75". It was a truly formidable gun, but it soon became apparent that even it could not perform all the tasks...
Austro-Hungarian large-caliber guns of the First World War
Although the armies of Europe on the eve of the First World War were modernizing the artillery park, the Austro-Hungarian army, like all other European armies, entered the war with a considerable part ...
Unified line of MLRS Roketsan MBRL from Turkey
The Turkish company Roketsan offers customers a whole line of multiple launch rocket systems. It includes a large number of shells of various types and calibers and only two unified launchers ...
Isn't it time for us to take a swing at our classic - BM-21 "Grad"
Issues of modernization of domestic MLRS ...
When "Peonies" and "Tulips" will bloom in full force
Prospects for large-caliber artillery in the context of a special military operation in Ukraine...
Turkish MLRS TRLG-230 in Ukraine
Turkish-made TRLG-230 multiple launch rocket systems have been spotted in Ukraine. It is reported that they could have been delivered a few months ago, but information about this has only appeared now ....
Single battery: Spanish Mod 56 howitzers for Ukraine
Spain is preparing to transfer new weapons and equipment to the Kyiv regime. It became known that the next aid package will include a number of 105 mm Mod 56 mountain howitzers....
Growth in range and accuracy: plans for the modernization of TOS-1A Solntsepek
The defense industry is working on the issues of further development of the heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A Solntsepek. As part of the next modernization, it is planned to increase the range and accuracy of fire, ...