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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:artillery
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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3.5 calibers
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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shells
rifled barrel
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gptkbp:caliber
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4.7 inches
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gptkbp:composed_by
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50 pounds
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gptkbp:crew
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6-8 personnel
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1900s
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Sir_William_Armstrong
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gptkbp:design_date
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1859
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gptkbp:design_feature
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lightweight construction
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gptkbp:elevation
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-5 to +15 degrees
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gptkbp:explores
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360 degrees
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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breech-loading
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gptkbp:first_fired
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1860
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first successful breech-loading artillery piece
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Armstrong 4.7-inch gun
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gptkbp:length
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9 feet 6 inches
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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fixed mount
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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1,800 feet per second
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_Colenso
gptkb:Battle_of_Magersfontein
gptkb:Battle_of_Paardeberg
gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop
gptkb:Siege_of_Ladysmith
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:artillery
gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:produces
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gptkb:Armstrong_Whitworth
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gptkbp:propulsion
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black powder
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gptkbp:range
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7,000 yards
6,000 yards
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gptkbp:recoil
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hydraulic recoil system
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Armstrong_gun
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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QF 18-pounder
QF 4.7-inch gun
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gptkbp:service_frequency
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1860-1900
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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QF 4.5-inch gun
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:British_Army
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:Second_Boer_War
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Afghan_War
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 pounds
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gptkbp:year_established
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1860
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Sir_William_Armstrong
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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