it activity 6.3 catapults
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Siege Machines
History Catapults are an offshoot of the
Crossbow. Catapults originated in China around
the 3rd and 4th Century BC. During Medieval times catapults
were used as a key siege weapon against castles.
Types of Siege Machines
Catapult – Uses an arm and bucket to launch a projectile at a target.
Ropes store tension. Sometimes have wheels to move.
Ballista – Uses tension stored in ropes to throw an object.
Types of Siege Machines
Trebuchet – Uses a weighted beam that swings a sling carrying the projectile.
Consists of a pivoting beam and a counterweight that rotates the beam through an arc.
Types of Siege Machines
Catapult Examples
More Catapults
Even More!!
Sketching
Trebuchet Examples
More Trebuchets
Even More!!
Ballista Examples
More Ballista’s
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