Basilisk (cannon)

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The basilisk was a very heavy bronze cannon employed during the middle ages. The barrel of a basilisk could weigh up to 4000lb (1800kg) and could have a calibre of up to 5 inches (13 cm).[1]

Due to its large size, it fell out of favour of European generals, who preferred lighter, more accurate artillery, though the Ottoman empire employed such large weapons frequently.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Artillery through the ages
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