Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Weaponry task force

Welcome to the Weaponry task force of the Military history WikiProject! The task force coordinators are Eurocopter (talk) and Lordoliver (talk).

Scope

This task force covers all topics related to weaponry, including weapons, armor, explosives, ammunition, and armoured fighting vehicles; it can be considered to be a subgroup of the military technology and engineering task force, whose scope includes every such topic.

Participants

Please remember to also add your name to the main list of project members if you are not yet listed there.

1. AR-15(6.8 SPC) (talk · contribs) (WWII to modern weaponary, small arms, vehicles (tanks, APC's, etc.))
2. ASDFGHJKL (talk · contribs) (Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Maybe the occasional shotgun)
3. AtTheAbyss (talk · contribs) (USMC history, assorted weapons and vehicles. Willing to help anyone.)
4. Bahamut0013 (talk · contribs) (Modern small arms, US weaponry, USMC)
5. BonesBrigade (talk · contribs) (mostly 20th century weapons)
6. Boris Barowski (talk · contribs) (Infantry weapons and ammunition. Also interested in light artillery)
7. Bullzeye (talk · contribs) (Ordnance of all shapes and sizes)
8. Captain panda (talk · contribs) (Medieval weapons, especially siege, some WWII weapons.)
9. Catalan (talk · contribs) (Armour and artillery mostly)
10. CeeWhy2 (talk · contribs) (Infantry weapons)
11. Chewygum (talk · contribs) (Philippine Military)
12. Chinese3126 (talk · contribs) (Small arms from WWI to modern day, especially in Chinese, Warsaw Pact, and European weapons)
13. Commander Zulu (talk · contribs) (Small arms of the British Empire & Commonwealth, WWI & WWII small arms, Military & Police handguns)
14. CORNELIUSSEON (talk · contribs) (Primarily US Army unit histories; insignia; equipment; and data.)
15. Corvus coronoides (talk · contribs) (Medieval Weapons)
16. CP\M (talk · contribs) (Missiles, naval weapons, occasionally other)
17. Damërung (talk · contribs) (All warfare vehicles, every man portable weapon and any kind of explosive)
18. Deon Steyn (talk · contribs) (Modern weapons, firearms, sniper, mines, Southern Africa)
19. Dhatfield (talk · contribs) (AFVs, esp. tank)
20. DPdH (talk · contribs) (Main interests => Artillery, Firearms/Infantry weapons, AFV's & other military vehicles, Aircraft weapons/ordnance, Naval weapons/ordnance & military ships, Rockets & Missiles. Historical periods: WW1, WW2, Cold War, current. Countries/Regions: South America esp.Argentina, GB, USA, Germany, NATO, ex-WarPac).
21. Dreadnaught (talk · contribs) (Weaponry of the Twentieth Century, tanks, battleships)
22. Dryzen (talk · contribs)
23. Dudtz (talk · contribs) (Armoured vehicles, artillery, small arms, and other weapons)
24. Earthworm Makarov (talk · contribs) (small arms)
25. Emoscopes (talk · contribs) (British naval weapons and getting their designations correct)
26. Fastfission (talk · contribs) (nuclear arms)
27. Flubeca (talk · contribs) (Modern, WWII weaponry, Soviet Weapons & Explosives)
28. Gadget850 (talk · contribs) (Pershing missile; Bradley FV; M113 APC)
29. Georgewilliamherbert (talk · contribs) (nuclear weapons, firearms, heavy weapons, technology)
30. Gizzakk (talk · contribs) (medievil armor and weaponry for the most part)
31. Gw099 (talk · contribs)
32. Harlsbottom (talk · contribs) (WWII, EM1 LMG, EM1 and EM2 British rifles)
33. Hayden120 (talk · contribs) (20th and 21st century small arms)
34. Jakew (talk · contribs) (Nuclear weapons, testing & Cold War hardware)
35. Justin Herbert (talk · contribs)
36. Kirill Lokshin (talk · contribs)
37. Koalorka (talk · contribs) (Firearms, format standardization).
38. Ktsquare (talk · contribs)
39. Ktr101 (talk · contribs)
40. Liam Skoda (talk · contribs) (Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons, especially nerve agents. Also crossbows.)
41. Lordoliver (talk · contribs)
42. LWF (talk · contribs) (a smattering of everything, from guns to missiles to tanks)
43. Mart572 (talk · contribs) (WWII weapons, tanks, and battles, mostly pistols and rifles)
44. MChew (talk · contribs) (WWII and earlier Japanese weaponry)
45. Megapixie (talk · contribs) (1900- , landmines, modern weapons, AFVs)
46. MoRsE (talk · contribs) (20th century vehicles, ships and aviation)
47. Mike McGregor (Can) (talk · contribs) (Canadian Armour, Second World War - Present, Allied armor.)
48. Mike Searson (talk · contribs) (USMC history, Small Arms, swords, and knives.)
49. Mr. Yooper (talk · contribs) (AFVs)
50. Mzajac (talk · contribs) (AFVs, especially Soviet and CIS)
51. Nik Sage (talk · contribs) (Ancient and Medieval weapons. Muslim weapons. Asian steppe weapons. Esp. Bows, pole weapon and swords)
52. Niteshift36 (talk · contribs) (modern arms and tactics)
53. One last pharaoh (talk · contribs) (The only one whose user name starts with an O here so far...oh right i am interrested in weapons in general.)
54. Paulwharton (talk · contribs) (Modern era small arms, preferably obscure)
55. Pepe la pepper (talk · contribs) (Rugers Lugers And Mausers)
56. Phichanad (talk · contribs) (Philippine Military)
57. PMHauge (talk · contribs) (Polearms, ancient and primitive weapons)
58. Psdubow (talk · contribs) (Willing to help out wherever help is needed)
59. Pudeo (talk · contribs) (Mostly WWII weaponry, from that mostly Finnish..)
60. RDVoDkA (talk · contribs) (Modern weapons 1960-Present)
61. Redskunk (talk · contribs) (Bows, mounted machine guns, missiles)
62. Riddley (talk · contribs) (Modern era small arms)
63. Riotrocket8676 (talk · contribs) (Modern Arms, as well as WWII)
64. Rjray (talk · contribs) (WWII AFVs, artillery and aircraft, some post-WWII material)
65. Sandstig (talk · contribs) (AFVs, military aviation)
66. Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs) (WW I-present artillery, AFVs, aircraft)
67. Takedashingen620 (talk · contribs) (Ancient Japanese Weaponry i.e. Katana, Naginata, Yari, Yumi, Tanto, Wakizashi, etc.)
68. TheGerm (talk · contribs) (modern weaponry, EW)
69. Tmaull (talk · contribs) (Modern wheeled AFVs, tactical communications, small arms)
70. Tr1290 (talk · contribs) (Modern individual weapons, particularly rifles)
71. Toxic185 (talk · contribs) (small-arms)
72. Typhoon9410 (talk · contribs) (WWII-Present)
73. UNHchabo (talk · contribs) (WWII-present small arms)
74. Wandalstouring (talk · contribs) (weapons with less emphasize on guns, also physics of weapons, technology, etc.)
75. Yuriybrisk (talk · contribs) (Russian SAM systems)

Tagging and assessment

Weaponry task force assessment statistics Articles Lists FA 36 FL 1 A 28 AL 1 GA 91     B 646 BL 35 C 2,616 CL 79 Start 4,742 List 272 Stub 1,244     Total 9,403 Total 388 Other pages Category 1,767 Disambig 31 Draft 4 File 81 Portal 1 Project 1 Redirect 401 SIA 6 Template 256 User 3 Total 2,551 Unassessed 1 Statistics ω 45,568 Ω 4.654 category

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Guidelines

Naming conventions

Weapons with model identifiers

The name of the article should generally consist of two parts:

• A model identifier. This is typically either the model number alone, or a combination of the model number and the designer's name. In articles covering multiple models of a weapon, the model number may either be omitted entirely, or, if one model is considered the "primary" topic, its number may be used.
• A type designator. This is typically a concise description of the type of firearm in question (e.g. "pistol", "rifle", or "machine gun"), given in lowercase. Alternately, in cases where the weapon has a different formal name (e.g. the XM110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System), the formal name may be used; it should be left fully capitalized.

Article structure

Further information: Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Style guide § Firearm

Templates

Weapon infobox

Rifle, Caliber .30, M1
An M1 Garand with en bloc clips
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1936–present (U.S. military training and parades)
Used by	See § Users
Wars	World War II Korean War Arab–Israeli conflict First Indochina War Suez Crisis Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War The Troubles Other conflicts
Production history
Designer	John Garand
Designed	1932
Manufacturer	Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson International Harvester Beretta Breda Springfield Armory, Inc. (civilian)
Produced	1936–1957
No. built	Approx. 6.0 million
Variants	M1C, M1D
Specifications
Mass	9.5 to 11.6 lb (4.3 to 5.3 kg)
Length	43.5 in (1,100 mm)
Barrel length	24 in (610 mm)
Cartridge	.30-06 Springfield 7.62×51mm NATO (U.S. Navy and some commercial versions)
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity	2,800 ft/s (850 m/s)
Effective firing range	440 yd (400 m)
Feed system	8-round en bloc clip, internal magazine
Sights	Iron sights: Aperture rear, barleycorn-type front

A weapon infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular weapon or weapon system (such as a firearm, a sword, a grenade, an artillery piece, a torpedo, or a tank); cartridges and artillery shells should use {{Infobox firearm cartridge}} instead. The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox weapon}} template, as shown below:

{{Infobox weapon
| name               = 
| image              = 
| image_size         = 300
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| type               = 
| origin             = [[Country name]]
<!-- Type selection -->
| is_ranged          = 
| is_bladed          = 
| is_explosive       = 
| is_artillery       = 
| is_vehicle         = 
| is_missile         = 
| is_UK              = 
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 
| used_by            = 
| wars               = 
<!-- Production history -->
| designer           = 
| design_date        = 
| manufacturer       = 
| developed_from     = 
| developed_into     = 
| unit_cost          = 
| production_date    = 
| number             = 
| variants           = 
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label         = 
| mass               = {{cvt|123|kg|lb}}
| length             = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| part_length        = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| width              = 
| height             = 
| diameter           = 
| crew               = 
| passengers         = 
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> 
| cartridge          = 
| cartridge_weight   = 
| caliber            = 
| barrels            = 
| action             = 
| rate               = 123 rounds/min
| velocity           = {{cvt|123|m/s|ft/s}}
| range              = {{cvt|123|m|yd}}
| max_range          = 
| feed               = 
| sights             = 
<!-- Artillery specifications -->
| breech             = 
| recoil             = 
| carriage           = 
| elevation          = 
| traverse           = 
<!-- Bladed weapon specifications --> 
| blade_type         = 
| hilt_type          = 
| sheath_type        = 
| head_type          = 
| haft_type          = 
<!-- Explosive specifications --> 
| filling            = 
| filling_weight     = 
| detonation         = 
| yield              = 
<!-- Vehicle/missile specifications -->
| armour             = 
| primary_armament   = 
| secondary_armament = 
| engine             = 
| engine_power       = 
| pw_ratio           = 
| payload_capacity   = 
| drive              = 
| transmission       = 
| suspension         = 
| clearance          = 
| fuel_capacity      = 
| vehicle_range      = 
| speed              = 
| guidance           = 
| steering           = 
<!-- Missiles only -->
| wingspan           = 
| propellant         = 
| ceiling            = 
| altitude           = 
| boost              = 
| depth              = 
| accuracy           = 
| launch_platform    = 
| transport          = 
<!-- For all -->
| ref                = 
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the spec_label parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field.

The template can also be used for general categories of weapons, such as tank and Katyusha rocket launcher, by including only some general characteristics.

General parameters:

• name – the formal name of the weapon.
• image – optional – an image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form File:Example.jpg in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
• image_size – the size (in pixels) the image should be. Only required if the image is not a sensible size without being changed, but normally set anyway. Typically set to 300.
• alt – optional – a description of the image that replaces the image if it fails to load.
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• type – optional – the type of weapon (e.g. "service rifle", "dress sword", and so forth).
• origin – optional – the country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should not be used in this field, per MOS:INFOBOXFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.

Type selection parameters (these parameters control whether—and how—particular specification fields will be displayed; multiple ones may be enabled where appropriate):

• is_ranged – "yes" if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_bladed – "yes" if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_explosive – "yes" if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_artillery – "yes" if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_vehicle – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_missile – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_UK – "yes" if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.

Service history parameters:

• service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.
• used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.
• wars – optional – any wars during which the weapon saw service.

Production history parameters:

• designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the weapon.
• design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.
• manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the weapon.
• developed_from – optional – The weapon which formed the basis for this weapon.
• developed_into – optional – For derivative weapons based on this weapon, that are not variants.
• unit_cost – optional – the unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.
• production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.
• number – optional – the number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.
• variants – optional – any variant models of the weapon.

General specification parameters:

• spec_label – optional – a label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.
• mass – optional – the mass of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded masses may be indicated.
• length – optional – the total length of the weapon.
• part_length – optional – a secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.
• width – optional – the total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• height – optional – the total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• diameter – optional – the diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.
• crew – optional – for crewed weapons, the number of people required.
• passengers – optional – for vehicles, the number of passengers carried.

Ranged weapon specification parameters (most only available if is_ranged is set to "yes"; some are also activated when is_explosive or is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• cartridge – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.
• cartridge_weight – optional – for firearms or artillery, the mass of the cartridge or shell used.
• caliber – optional – for non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.
• barrels – optional – for firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.
• action – optional – for firearms, the type of action (e.g. "flintlock").
• rate – optional – the rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.
• velocity – optional – for firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
• range – optional – the effective range of the weapon.
• max_range – optional – the maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.
• feed – optional – for firearms, the feed system or magazine used.
• sights – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.

Artillery specification parameters (only available if is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• breech – optional – for artillery, the type of breech mechanism.
• recoil – optional – for artillery, the recoil system used.
• carriage – optional – for artillery, the type of carriage used.
• elevation – optional – for artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.
• traverse – optional – for artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.

Bladed weapon specification parameters (only available if is_bladed is set to "yes"):

• blade_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.
• hilt_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.
• sheath_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.
• head_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.
• haft_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.

Explosive weapon specification parameters (only available if is_explosive or is_missile is set to "yes"):

• filling – optional – the explosive filling material or warhead.
• filling_weight – optional – the mass of the explosive material or warhead.
• detonation – optional – the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
• yield – optional – for larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

Vehicle/missile specification parameters (most only available if is_vehicle is set to "yes"; some are also activated if is_missile is set to "yes"):

• armour – optional – the armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.
• primary_weapon – optional – the primary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• secondary_weapon – optional – the secondary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• engine – optional – the type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.
• engine_power – optional – the power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.
• pw_ratio – optional – the power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.
• transmission – optional – the type of transmission used by the vehicle.
• payload_capacity – optional – the overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.
• propellant – optional – for missiles, the propellant used.
• fuel_capacity – optional – the fuel capacity of the vehicle.
• drive – optional – the drivetrain wheel or track configuration (e.g. 4×4, 6×4, tracked)
• transmission – optional – the transmission of the vehicle.
• suspension – optional – the suspension of the vehicle.
• clearance – optional – the ground clearance of the vehicle.
• wingspan – optional – for missiles, the wingspan.
• vehicle_range – optional – the operational range of the vehicle or missile.
• ceiling – optional – for missiles, the flight ceiling.
• altitude – optional – for missiles, the normal flight altitude.
• depth – optional – for underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.
• boost – optional – for missiles, the maximum boost time.
• speed – optional – the maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.
• guidance – optional – the guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).
• steering – optional – the steering system used by the missile or vehicle.
• accuracy – optional – for missiles, the guidance accuracy.
• launch_platform – optional – for missiles, the launch platform.
• transport – optional – for missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.

Template Data

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TemplateData for WikiProject Military history

An infobox for weapon.

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Name	name	The formal name of the weapon.	String	required
Image	image	An image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form Example.jpg; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.	File	optional
Caption	caption	The text to be placed below the image.	String	optional
Origin	origin	The country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should be avoided in this field, per WP:MOSFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.	String	optional
Type	type	The type of weapon.	String	optional
Is ranged	is_ranged	Yes if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is bladed	is_bladed	Yes if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is explosive	is_explosive	Yes if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is artillery	is_artillery	Yes if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is vehicle	is_vehicle	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is missile	is_missile	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is UK	is_UK	Yes if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Service	service	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.	Line	optional
Used by	used_by	The countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.	Line	optional
Wars	wars	Any wars during which the weapon saw service.	Line	optional
Designer	designer	The person or group responsible for designing the weapon.	String	optional
Design date	design_date	The date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.	String	optional
Manufacturer	manufacturer	The manufacturer of the weapon.	String	optional
Developed from	developed_from	The weapon which formed the basis for this weapon.	String	optional
Developed into	developed_into	For derivative weapons based on this weapon, that are not variants.	String	optional
Unit cost	unit_cost	The unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.	String	optional
Production date	production_date	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.	String	optional
Number	number	The number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.	Number	optional
Variants	variants	Any variant models of the weapon.	Line	optional
Special label	spec_label	A label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Weight	weight	The weight of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded weights may be indicated.	Number	optional
Length	length	The total length of the weapon.	Number	optional
Part length	part_length	A secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.	Number	optional
Width	width	The total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Height	height	The total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Diameter	diameter	The diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.	Number	optional
Wingspan	wingspan	For missiles, the wingspan.	String	optional
Crew	crew	For crewed weapons, the number of people required.	Number	optional
Passengers	passengers	For vehicles, the number of passengers carried.	Number	optional
Cartridge	cartridge	For firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.	String	optional
Cartridge weight	cartridge_weight	For firearms or artillery, the weight of the cartridge or shell used.	Number	optional
Caliber	caliber	For non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.	Number	optional
Barrels	barrels	For firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.	Number	optional
Action	action	For firearms, the type of action (e.g. flintlock).	String	optional
Rate	rate	The rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.	String	optional
Velocity	velocity	For firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.	Number	optional
Range	range	The effective range of the weapon.	Number	optional
Max range	max_range	The maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.	Number	optional
Feed	feed	For firearms, the feed system or magazine used.	String	optional
Sights	sights	For firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.	String	optional
Breech	breech	For artillery, the type of breech mechanism.	String	optional
Recoil	recoil	For artillery, the recoil system used.	String	optional
Carriage	carriage	For artillery, the type of carriage used.	String	optional
Elevation	elevation	For artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Traverse	traverse	For artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Blade type	blade_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.	String	optional
Hilt type	hilt_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.	String	optional
Sheath type	sheath_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.	String	optional
Head type	head_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.	String	optional
Haft type	haft_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.	String	optional
Filling	filling	The explosive filling material or warhead.	String	optional
filling_weight	filling_weight	The weight of the explosive material or warhead.	Number	optional
Detonation	detonation	the detonation trigger type (e.g. timer, pressure, motion sensor).	String	optional
Yield	yield	For larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.	String	optional
Armour	armour	The armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.	String	optional
Primary weapon	primary_weapon	The primary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Secondary weapon	secondary_weapon	The secondary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Engine	engine	The type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Engine power	engine_power	The power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.	Number	optional
Pw ratio	pw_ratio	The power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.	Number	optional
Transmission	transmission	The type of transmission used by the vehicle.	String	optional
Payload capacity	payload_capacity	The overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.	String	optional
Propellant	propellant	For missiles, the propellant used.	String	optional
Fuel capacity	fuel_capacity	The fuel capacity of the vehicle.	Number	optional
Suspension	suspension	The suspension of the vehicle.	String	optional
Clearance	clearance	The ground clearance of the vehicle.	String	optional
Vehicle range	vehicle_range	The operational range of the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Ceiling	ceiling	For missiles, the flight ceiling.	String	optional
Altitude	altitude	For missiles, the normal flight altitude.	String	optional
Depth	depth	For underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.	String	optional
Boost	boost	For missiles, the maximum boost time.	String	optional
Maximum speed	speed	The maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.	Number	optional
Guidance	guidance	The guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).	String	optional
Steering	steering	The steering system used by the missile or vehicle.	String	optional
Accuracy	accuracy	For missiles, the guidance accuracy.	String	optional
Launch platform	launch_platform	For missiles, the launch platform.	String	optional
Transport	transport	For missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.	String	optional

See also

Firearm cartridge infobox

A firearm cartridge infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular cartridge or artillery shell. The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox firearm cartridge}} template, as shown below:

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{{Infobox firearm cartridge
| name = 
| image = 
| alt = 
| caption = 
| type = 
| origin = 
<!-- Service history -->
| service = 
| used_by = 
| wars = 
<!-- Production history -->
| designer = 
| design_date = 
| manufacturer = 
| production_date = 
| number = 
| variants = 
<!-- Specifications -->
| is_SI_specs = 
| parent = 
| case_type = 
| bullet = 
| bullet_ref = 
| land = 
| land_ref = 
| neck = 
| neck_ref = 
| shoulder = 
| shoulder_ref = 
| base = 
| base_ref = 
| rim_dia = 
| rim_dia_ref = 
| rim_thick = 
| rim_thick_ref = 
| case_length = 
| case_length_ref = 
| length = 
| length_ref = 
| case_capacity = 
| case_capacity_ref = 
| rifling = 
| primer = 
| max_pressure = 
| max_pressure_ref = 
| pressure_method = 
| max_pressure2 = 
| max_pressure2_ref = 
| pressure_method2 = 
| max_pressure3 = 
| max_pressure3_ref = 
| pressure_method3 = 
| max_cup = 
| max_cup_ref = 
| filling = 
| filling_weight = 
| detonation = 
| yield = 
<!-- Ballistic performance -->
| is_SI_ballistics = 
| bwunit = 
| bw1 = 
| btype1 = 
| vel1 = 
| en1 = 
| bw2 = 
| btype2 = 
| vel2 = 
| en2 = 
| bw3 = 
| btype3 = 
| vel3 = 
| en3 = 
| bw4 = 
| btype4 = 
| vel4 = 
| en4 = 
| bw5 = 
| btype5 = 
| vel5 = 
| en5 = 
| test_barrel_length = 
| balsrc = 
}}

Parameters

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE). References for numerically converted parameters (e.g., |bullet=) can be appended using the corresponding ref parameter (e.g., |bullet_ref=). Sources for the ballistic performance table, and more general sources, can be included using the |balsrc= parameter.

General parameters:

• name – the formal name of the cartridge.
• image – optional – an image of the cartridge, should be given in the form Example.jpg.
• image_size – optional – width of image, should be given in the form 300px.
• alt – optional – alternative text describing the image for visually impaired users, see WP:ALT.
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• type – the type of cartridge or its designed use (e.g. "Pistol", "Rifle", "Hunting", etc.).
• origin – the country or place where the cartridgeoriginated or was first manufactured.

Service history parameters:

• service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the cartridge was in service.
• used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the cartridge; this may be omitted for cartridges employed only in their country of origin.
• wars – optional – any wars during which the cartridge saw service.

Production history parameters:

• designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the cartridge.
• design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the cartridge was designed.
• manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the cartridge.
• production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the cartridge was produced.
• number – optional – the number of cartridge of this type that were manufactured.
• variants – optional – any variant models of the cartridge.

Specification parameters:

• is_SI_specs – optional – "yes" if the specifications are entered in SI units; any other value causes it to be interpreted as English units.
• parent – optional – the cartridge that the cartridge was based on, if any.
• case_type – optional – the type of case used for the cartridge (e.g. rimmed, rimless, straight, bottlenecked, etc.).
• bullet – optional – the diameter of the bullet used in the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• land – optional – the land diameter of the rifling in the barrel, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• neck – optional – the neck diameter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• shoulder – optional – the shoulder diameter of the cartridge, if any, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• base – optional – the base diameter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rim_dia – optional – the rim diamter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rim_thick – optional – the rim thickness of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• case_length – optional – the case length of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• length – optional – the overall length of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• case_capacity – optional – the volume of the casing, expressed in cm³ or grains of water; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rifling – optional – typical rifling to stabilize the bullet fired from the cartridge.
• primer – optional – the type of primer used in the cartridge (e.g. large pistol, small rifle, rimfire, etc.).
• max_pressure – optional – the maximum chamber pressure of the round, expressed in MPa or psi; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• pressure_method – optional – the methodology used to measure pressure, such as SAAMI, CIP, EPVAT, SCATP.
• max_pressure2 – optional as above, second pressure with method
• pressure_method2 – optional as above, second pressure's method
• max_pressure3 – optional as above, third pressure with method
• pressure_method2 – optional as above, third pressure's method
• max_cup – optional – the maximum chamber pressure of the round, expressed in CUP; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas. Note that this parameter is not affected by the is_SI_specs parameter.
• filling – optional – the explosive filling material of the shell, if any.
• filling_weight – optional – the weight of the explosive material of the shell, if any.
• detonation – optional – for explosive shells, the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
• yield – optional – for explosive shells, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

Ballistic performance parameters:

Ballistic data for up to five different weight bullets can be specified; it may be provided in either SI or English units, but this choice must be consistent for all five sets. The x in the field name should be replaced with 1–5 as displayed in the template format shown above (e.g. bw1, bw2, btype1, btype2, vel1, vel2, en1, en2, etc.):

• is_SI_ballistics – optional – "yes" if the energy and velocity ballistics data is entered in SI units; any other value causes it to be interpreted as English units.
• bwunit – optional – "gram" if the weights are given in grams; any other value causes them to be interpreted as grains.
• bwround – optional – specify the number of digits after the decimal point in the converted weight (the default is 0 if not specified; if specified but empty, defaults to the same default as convert).
• bwx – optional – the weight of the bullet for given data, expressed in grams or grains; only include the number, and not the units of measurement.
  • btypex – optional – the type of bullet (e.g. JHP, FMJ, BHP, etc.).
  • velx – required if bw field is specified – velocity of the bullet at the muzzle, expressed in m/s or ft/s; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
  • enx – required if bw field is specified – energy of the bullet at the muzzle, expressed in J or ft·lbf; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• test_barrel_length – optional – the length of the barrel used when generating the ballistics data.
• balsrc – optional – the source from which the ballistics data was obtained.

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• MILITARY GUNS PHOTO GALLERY It's on angelfire, so make sure you block pop-up windows, or you'll find yourself swearing at the internet.

• US Army's Army Heritage Collection Online Check out the digital resources online. There are many field manuals and technical manuals for American equipment, a British-American "dictionary" dating from WWII, a similar German-American dictionary, and other resources broken down (generally) by era. Most resources are in PDF format and some are rather large.

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• J. Howard Mathews, Firearms identification: The laboratory examination of small arms, rifling characteristics in handguns, and notes on the automatic pistols., Vol.I., Charles C Thomas Publisher, Springfield Ill., 1973 [1]

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