trykkanoner
Trykkanon, literally "pressure cannon," refers to a class of projectile-launching devices that use compressed gas to propel a projectile rather than the rapid combustion of gunpowder. The term is used in several European languages and historically covers a range of pneumatic and steam-assisted devices.
Principle of operation is straightforward: a chamber or cylinder is filled with compressed gas—air, steam, or
Historically, pneumatic propulsion experiments occurred in Europe from the 17th through the 19th centuries as researchers
In modern usage, the term often refers to experimental or theatrical devices, educational models, and specialized