List of artillery

Artillery has been a primary weapon of war since before the Napoleonic Era. Several countries have developed and built artillery systems, while artillery itself has been continually improved and redesigned to meet the evolving needs of the battlefield. This has led to a multitude of different types and designs which have played a role in the history of warfare and continue to be a significant factor in modern combat.

For the most part, the following lists of artillery cover guns, howitzers, mortars, and other large projectile weapons. Small arms and missiles are not generally included, though rockets and other bombardment weapons may be. For a more complete listing of various weapons, see list of weapons.

By name

See list of artillery by name

By type

See full list of artillery by type or jump to a specific type from the list below:

Field artillery

Specialized guns

Mortars

Rockets

Transport-built-in artillery

By caliber

List of the largest cannon by caliber

By country

See full list of artillery by country or jump to a specific country in the table below:
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