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three generation type. The well-known "Cheonja", "Jija", "Hyeonja", and "
Hwangja" were
named after the
first four
characters of the
Thousand Character classic...
- was
equipped with
cheonja "heaven", jija "earth",
hyeonja "black", and
hwangja "yellow" type
chongtong (Joseon cannons).
There was also an
arquebus known...
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maximum range of
about 620 m (2,030 ft) (500 bo) with an
arrow or dart. The
hwangja-hwapo "yellow" or "gold" (황자화포/黃字火砲), with a
maximum range of
about 620 m...
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Caliber (mm)
Weapon name
Country of
origin Design 40
Hwangja-Chongtong Korea
Early 15th
century 50
Galloper gun United
Kingdom 1740 61 Hyunja-Chongtong...
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cannons are mentioned:
chonja (heaven),
chija (earth),
hyonja (black), and
hwangja (yellow), but
their specifications are unknown.
These cannons typically...
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cannons are mentioned:
chonja (heaven),
chija (earth),
hyonja (black), and
hwangja (yellow), but
their specifications are unknown.
These cannons typically...
