English | 2022 | ISBN: 978-1785009204 | 384 pages | True EPUB | 50.24 MB
Autocannon is a comprehensive history of the development of automatic cannon and their ammunition from the end of the nineteenth century up to the present day.
Defined as fast-firing high-velocity automatic guns with calibres between 20mm and about 57mm, have been an integral part of the world's militaries for well over a century. A brief history of their development is given, followed by sections examining the basic principles of gun and ammunition design, including various unconventional systems. Next comes a survey of cartridges in calibre order, from 20mm to 57mm, including not only ammunition that has seen service, but also a wide range of experimental types. Finally there is a survey of the cannon, grouped by nationality, which again includes many experimental models.