Coehorn

History

Coehorn is a Dutch design credited to its inventor, Dutch officer Baron van Coehoorn, in the mid-1670s. It was a typical mortar weapon of the time, but had a long and healthy combat life.

The system relies on line-of-sight indirect fire and has been shown to be effective at dislodging enemy forces that have been excavated albeit at a relatively short range. Although its barrel configuration is clearly trainable, the weapon essentially fires along a set trajectory.

Its construction allows a team of four to move it from place to place and maintain a phalanx of enemies.

The size and effect of the projectile will ultimately vary in Coehorn's roster, mainly depending on the amount of barrels and gunpowder in the game. A timed fuze delay is used for the final detonation of the projectile.

The Coehorn entered the fighting in the American Civil War (1861-1865), and both sides used it in various calibers: note the 12-pound and 24-pound forms. The guns were displayed in the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, or Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the conflict were fired.

Specification

Basic

Roles

Performance

Armor

Depends on local ammunition supply.

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