Korean cannon
A Korean cannon arrow.
Korean name
Hangul:	총통
Hanja:	銃筒
Revised Romanization:	chontong
McCune-Reischauer:	ch'ongtong

Korean cannon was first developed by Choe Mu-seon, for exclusive use by the Goryo Army, . Several types were made, and saw successful action during the Mongol invasions of Japan. one of the most notable types was the "byuldae-wangu", a simple stone mortar that hurled explosive rounds at the enemy. Jamo redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Sino-Korean be merged into this article or section. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean (Korean: 국어의 로마자 표기법; 國語의 로마字 表記法) is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... Choe Mu-Seon(1326?~1395) was medieval Korean scientist, inventor and military commander during late Goryeo Dynasty and early Joseon Dynasty. ... Yūrei (幽霊) are Japanese ghosts. ... The Samurai Suenaga facing Mongol arrows and bombs. ...

Joseon era cannons

Cannons of the Joseon era were relatively small in size, but boasted in accuracy and range. They saw extensive use during the Japanese invasions of Korea, by both the JoseonArmy and the Navy. They were very effective against the flimsy Japanese ships, reducing them to splinters. It was chronicled in the nanjung-ilgi that many were captured and used by the Japanese when their full potential was realized. There existed multiple varieties, each for a different situation or purpose. Below is a list of types used by the Joseon military. For other uses, see Cannon (disambiguation). ... Joseon or Chosun (Korean: 조선; Hanja: 朝鮮; Revised: Joseon; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn; Chinese: Cháoxiǎn; Japanese: Chōsen) is a name for Korea, as used in the following cases: As part of the name of several ancient kingdoms (including Gojoseon, Gija Joseon, and Wiman Joseon); During most of the Joseon... Joseon or Chosun (Korean: 조선; Hanja: 朝鮮; Revised: Joseon; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn; Chinese: Cháoxiǎn; Japanese: Chōsen) is a name for Korea, as used in the following cases: As part of the name of several ancient kingdoms (including Gojoseon, Gija Joseon, and Wiman Joseon); During most of the Joseon... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) The British Grand Fleet, the supreme naval force of World War I A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... Joseon or Chosun (Korean: 조선; Hanja: 朝鮮; Revised: Joseon; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn; Chinese: Cháoxiǎn; Japanese: Chōsen) is a name for Korea, as used in the following cases: As part of the name of several ancient kingdoms (including Gojoseon, Gija Joseon, and Wiman Joseon); During most of the Joseon...

"Chonja, or "heaven" (Hangul: 천자) was the largest and most standardly used type of cannon. It was used exclusively on the Panoksun Battleship. It had an effective range of about 350-500 meters. It was the only type of cannon capable of firing explosive rounds. Jamo redirects here. ... The Panoksun was the main vessel used by the Korean dynasty of Joseon during the late 16th century. ... The firepower of a battleship demonstrated by USS Iowa. ...

"Jija", or "earth" (Hangul: 지자) was the second largest type. It was used mainly on the Turtle ship, an ironclad vessel. It had an effective range of about 500-600 meters. Jamo redirects here. ... The turtle ship (also known as Geobukseon or Kobukson by its Korean name) was a large warship belonging to the Panokseon class in Korea that was used under the Joseon Dynasty between the 15th century and 18th century. ... Ironclad warships, frequently shortened to just ironclads, were ships sheathed with thick iron plates for protection. ...

"hyunja", or "black' (hangul:현자) was another type that was smaller than the Jija. Its effective range was from around 1100-1250 meters with an Iron shot, and 400-600 meters with a Daejon, a wooden projectile. Jamo redirects here. ...

The "Hwangja", or "yellow" (hangul:황자)cannon was the smallest and the most accurate cannon, was about three feet long, and was capable of accurately delivering a cannonball up to target 1590 meters away. Jamo redirects here. ...

Others

Other firearms were used, but would be considered arquebuses, rather than cannons,because of their miniscule size. A firearm is a kinetic energy weapon that fires either a single or multiple projectiles propelled at high velocity by the gases produced by action of the rapid confined burning of a propellant. ... Japanese arquebus of the Edo era (teppo) Mounted arquebussier, 1646. ... For other uses, see Cannon (disambiguation). ...

Projectiles

Projectiles were mainly iron shot, but some were made of stone. Some were filled with gunpowder, therefore explosive. There was a wide usage of "daejon", a wooden arrow with Iron tips and fins. They were more accurate, but lacked range and firepower. Sometimes the Joseon Navy used buckshot and arrows for anti-personnel warfare , but was not as widely used. In many cases the projectiles were used in conjunction. General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Atomic mass 55. ... Smokeless powder Gunpowder, whether black powder or smokeless powder, is a substance that burns very rapidly, releasing gases that act as a propellant in firearms. ... A shotgun shell is a self-contained cartridge loaded with shot or a slug designed to be fired from a shotgun. ... Japanese arrow (ya) and head // Weapon An arrow is a pointed projectile that is shot with a bow. ...

Firing Mechanism

A distinguishing method of firing for the Koreans, was inserting paper and a wooden stump between the gunpowder and the projectile(s). It increased accuracy, range, and firepower. Sand was also poured in when firing buckshot. Smokeless powder Gunpowder, whether black powder or smokeless powder, is a substance that burns very rapidly, releasing gases that act as a propellant in firearms. ... A shotgun shell is a self-contained cartridge loaded with shot or a slug designed to be fired from a shotgun. ...

Notes

Kim, Jung Jin The turtle ship: from legend to history'' (Random House publishing Joongang, Seoul) pgs 48-51

See also

• Korean weapons
• Hwacha
• Singijeon