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 Diameter117.3 mm (4.618")
Typical Bullet Weight5443 g (83999 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity300 m/s (984 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy244935 J (180655 ft·lbf)
Cartridge TypeMuzzleloading
Introduced1849

Firearms chambered in 12-Pounder (4.62 in)