Maratha hybrid Mortar (left) vs French mortar of the same era (right)
The Maratha gun is capable as a field Howitzer to fire an explosive shell much like a contemporary 5.5 inch howitzer but also at higher trajectories used by mortars in siege warfare!!
The Maratha gun is capable as a field Howitzer to fire an explosive shell much like a contemporary 5.5 inch howitzer but also at higher trajectories used by mortars in siege warfare!!
2 special features of the gun are:
1)the plumb line within the decorative cupola, which ensured the gun was level, thus improving accuracy
2)The iron spikes, stabilising the piece in preparation for subsequent high angle rounds.
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1)the plumb line within the decorative cupola, which ensured the gun was level, thus improving accuracy
2)The iron spikes, stabilising the piece in preparation for subsequent high angle rounds.
@TMahrattas
Extracts from a contemporary Brit report on Maratha weaponry showcasing elevating screws which doubled the range of Maratha artillery
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