artillery wheel
The 'artillery wheel' was essential for the mobility of heavy artillery and influenced early automotive wheel designs.
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Definition
C1Engineering
(historical)A wheel design with keystone-fitted spokes and a metal hub, used in early automobiles for its strength and durability.
Example
- Early cars adopted artillery wheels for their robust construction, providing a reliable alternative to wire wheels.
C1Military
(historical)A sturdy wheel with spokes and a reinforced rim, designed for artillery carriages to handle heavy loads and rough terrain.
Example
- The artillery wheel allowed cannons to be transported over difficult landscapes during battles.
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