The 100 Ton Gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baron
gptkbp:associated_with British naval power
British Empire expansion
Victorian era military technology
gptkbp:caliber 10 inches
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Royal_Arsenal
cast iron
gptkbp:crew 10 men
gptkbp:decommissioned 1880s
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:battle
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sir_William_Armstrong
gptkbp:famous_for its size and power
gptkbp:features rifled barrel
gptkbp:first_released 1861
gptkbp:historical_context during the arms race of the 19th century
gptkbp:historical_documentation remains displayed in museums
gptkbp:historical_impact changed perceptions of artillery capabilities
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:historical_role symbol of military might
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated advancements in artillery technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 100 Ton Gun
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:battle
naval artillery development
subsequent artillery designs
gptkbp:inspired artillery enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_designed_for siege warfare
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:launched elevated
gptkbp:legacy influenced heavy artillery development
gptkbp:length 32 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Woolwich
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Armstrong_Whitworth
gptkbp:notable_event displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1862
gptkbp:notable_feature heavy construction materials
massive recoil
gptkbp:notable_for largest rifled gun in the world at the time
gptkbp:range 3 miles
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 1 round per hour
gptkbp:recoil breech-loading
gptkbp:replaced_by modern artillery
gptkbp:retired explosive shells
gptkbp:speed 2000 pounds
gptkbp:targets gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:type siege gun
gptkbp:used_in military demonstrations
demonstration firings
gptkbp:weight 100 tons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gibraltar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3