First of all, considering the design and size of the barrel of the gun, the gun has obvious characteristics of a long barrel, which is generally more than 40 times the diameter of the barrel, which can greatly increase the rate of fire of the gun and increase the muzzle velocity of the gun. In contrast to this, artillery had a smaller barrel, often 20-30 times the diameter, to meet various needs.
Secondly, the flight trajectories of these two missiles are very different. Due to its straight line and low extension, the gun has an extremely strong penetrating ability and can accurately hit the enemy in a very short time. The trajectory of the howitzer is parabolic, which is more conducive to long-range strikes, and can also cause huge damage to the enemy, especially those hidden in complex environments.
In addition, the artillery has a high muzzle velocity and a long firing range both when firing and at a distance, which is especially suitable for long-range and high-precision attacks. In stark contrast, although the muzzle velocity of artillery is low, it can be adjusted to the loading of explosives to achieve various distances and landing angles, making it more flexible in combat.
Operationally, artillery is often used for anti-tank, coastal defense, as well as for carrying out accurate long-range attacks. As an important means of fire support, howitzers have a great role on the battlefield, both in cities and in mountainous areas.
With the development of modern warfare science and technology, a cannon rocket launcher integrating the length of artillery and howitzer was born, which can shoot directly or flexibly, and can freely adjust the shooting range and shooting trajectory in battle to adapt to different shooting requirements.
In short, although artillery and artillery have their own strengths, they both play an indispensable role in actual combat, and their design principles and performance characteristics reflect the diversified development direction of modern weapons development, and also reflect the continuous pursuit of combat capabilities.