The particular prototype FOUGASSE [a comparatively basic but devastating, rock-cut stone mortar] can be dated precisely. It was test-fired by Military Engineer Francesco Marandon on 28/09/1740. The smooth-sided, 4m deep and 1.8m wide, conical funnel [angled at ca.50] was packed with gunpowder at the bottom, and filled with several tons of stone projectiles. Ignited by a fuse, it fired this hail of rocks as high as 80m into the air, up to a distance of 300m , spreading out across.
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Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 “Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges”. Project may be part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: 80% European Union Funds; 20% National Funds.
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Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 “Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges”. Project may be part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: 80% European Union Funds; 20% National Funds.
Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 “Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges”. Project may be part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: 80% European Union Funds; 20% National Funds.
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