Which World War Two cannon is the most powerful in World War

Truman1991 SG

I would say it is the Nazi cannon " Kanone Something-or-Other", nicknamed "Gustav". It is considered the biggest cannon ever made. It fires a shell, weighing hundreds of pounds and takes 550 men to load and reload her! Surprised

Mr Fugue SG

if everyone accepts their destiny and be contented with what they have, there won't be any wars/conflicts in this world. Cool

ditzy SG

Was it ever fired at someone? Test-fires don't count. Laughing

Othello_Red SG

all were probably too tired to fire after loading that thing... Mr. Green

yuppy4life SG

I believe you are talking about Dora.

Only 1 was made and fired only 40 times before captured by the russians.

Caliber: 800 mm
Weight of the projectile: 4 800.0 kg
Muzzle velocity: 820 meters per second
Range: 46 980 meters

fudgester SG

Originally posted by yuppy4life:
I believe you are talking about Dora.

Only 1 was made and fired only 40 times before captured by the russians.

Caliber: 800 mm
Weight of the projectile: 4 800.0 kg
Muzzle velocity: 820 meters per second
Range: 46 980 meters

ONE projectile weighs 4.8 tons?

Ouch. Laughing

fudgester SG

Anyway, it's also known as the Schwerer Gustav.

Here's an article on it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora_%28artillery%29

erijazz SG

Othello_Red SG

kewl...what were they thinking? imagine the recoil on this thing...max range was like what? 48km? the whole length of singapore...

ditzy SG

Yes, I stood behind them when I took the picture.kekekeke Laughing

renorenal SG

I think the person who talk Cock and big small river is the biggest cannon and the most powerful cannon in all centuries to come and the past... Laughing

Ayukat SG

Gilbert Dullidal... Rolling Eyes

Don't worry, I Kira Yamato will destroy your plan.

Mr Fugue SG

no need, the plan will never be working as long as destiny exist. Cool