1900s-Present

15 cm sFH 18 Howitzer

Ever since the first beginning trebuchets, cannons have been technologically modified. Take the 15 cm sFH 18 Howitzer for example. It is a German heavy howitzer that was used in World War II. The sFH 18 was the first artillery weapon to have rocket-assisted ammunition, resulting in greater speed and range. Some also had laser-guides to further increase the accuracy. One problem about the sFH 18 was that it was not mobile, unlike tanks. Its muzzle velocity 1690 feet/second and its maximum range was 8 miles. Compared to the first howitzer created, the sFH 18 completely dominates. Since then, technology has proved itself to greatly affect artillery.