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Time for some Korean weapon system history, designed by what were probably equivalent to crazy scientists hoping for the next superweapon back in the day Meet, the Turtle Ship http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_ship  quote:His turtle ships were equipped with at least five different types of cannons. Their most distinguishable feature was a dragon-shaped head at the bow (front) that could launch cannon fire or flames from the mouth. Each was also equipped with a fully covered deck to deflect arrow fire, musket-shots, and incendiary weapons.[7] The deck was covered with iron spikes to discourage enemy men from attempting to board the ship.[7] Claims that it was iron-plated remain controversial. Yes folks, that dragon's head in the front wasnt just for show, it was also a motherfucker flamethrower,smoke screen and shot cannonballs. There are claims that it was iron-plated as well but it is not very likely this is true. Only about forty were built. What made this ship so effective? Initially when Japan was invading Korea, Japanese naval warfare consisted of small arms fire (muskets,fire arrows, catapults) and boarding ships; their ships were not armed with artillery. The Korean ships at the time however, were larger, more armored, and were also armed with artillery and mortars. The cover of the ship with the spikes prevented boarding and grappling hook techniques from being used, and the cover made it almost impossible to set one ablaze. The strategy for the Korean navy at the time, was to stay out of range of the Japanese ships, and therefore did a great job of wrecking ships. Then, we have, the Hwacha  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwacha Tie some rockets to the end of up to 200 arrows and throw them on a cart, and fire them all in a barrage, because, what the hell, why not. They were particularly effective against massed infantry because not only would you get hit with an arrow, but it would also explode on impact
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