💥The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon was a highly effective naval weapon used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
🔫The cannon featured a unique design, with one bolt and a rotating barrel cluster, allowing for a slower rotation and improved accuracy.
💣It fired explosive projectiles and could also be loaded with armor-piercing rounds or canister shot for different purposes.
🌍The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon was popular among many countries, including the United States, France, and Spain.
🔍Despite its heavy weight and low rate of fire, it remained in service through World War I and was even repurposed as an anti-aircraft gun.