Artillery can come in many shapes and sizes, depending on its purpose.
The main kinds of artillery:
(1) field gun or cannon
(2) howitzer
(3) mortar
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Parameter
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Field Gun
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Howitzer
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Mortar
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angle of barrel
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limited ability to raise or lower
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variable
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usually > 45 degrees
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range
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often limited
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variable, can be long range
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often limited
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shell trajectory
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flat
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variable
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plunging
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description
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direct, line of sight
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variable
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indirect (over walls or obstacles, trenches)
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Howitzers are the most common type of modern artillery because of its flexibility in use.
Mortars are often used for squad or personal use, requiring them to be small and relatively light.
