12-Pounder (4.62 in)
1849 · John A. Dahlgren · 1 firearm in catalog
Also known as: 4.62-inch smoothbore, 12-pdr shell, 117mm naval
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 117.3 mm (4.618") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 5443 g (83999 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 300 m/s (984 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 244935 J (180655 ft·lbf) |
| Cartridge Type | Muzzleloading |
| Introduced | 1849 |
Firearms chambered in 12-Pounder (4.62 in)
- Dahlgren Boat Howitzer — Washington Navy Yard · Machine Gun · 1849