Official tests were arranged in Russia in 1760, but these failed to show an appreciable advantage of the licorne over older designs. Nevertheless, the Senate was successfully pressured by Shuvalov to declare the licorne an improvement, albeit not a satisfactory one. The number of licornes in service rose to 280 in that year, compared with 603 cannons, 169 howitzers, and 117 mortars; most of them (224) were in the field artillery.
Formal trials were organized in Russia in 1760, but these failed to demonstrate a significant benefit of the licorne over earlier designs. Despite this, Shuvalov successfully influenced the Senate to declare the licorne an improvement, albeit not a satisfactory one. The number of licornes in service increased to 280 that year, compared with 603 cannons, 169 howitzers, and 117 mortars; most of them (224) were in the field artillery.