From the 16(superscript th) century, the European franc cannon were introduced to China.Its structure, firepower, cannon-shot and probability of shots were superior to the Chinese traditional firearm.

• 摘要16世纪初，欧洲制式佛郎机火炮被传到中国，它的结构、火力、射程、命中率诸方面，均超过了明朝的神机枪炮。