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There was no standard set of dimensions for a trebuchet. The counterweight trebuchet could be very large, throwing projectiles of hundreds of kilograms over great distances. A modern trebuchet that won a contest throwing pumpkins was 51 feet tall. I should imagine this was probably not as big as the largest medieval trebuchets.
On the other hand, there were traction trebuchets, in which the motive force was men pulling on a rope, and these were comparatively small. Hand trebuchets, which were little more than slings on the ends of staffs, were also used.
There is a link below to an article on trebuchets.
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What is the purpose of a trebuchet?
the purpose of a trebuchet is that it can throw heavy things in war
What is a trebuchet?
A trebuchet is a medieval siege weapon. Some trebuchets were very large and could throw very heavy objects over the walls of castles. There is a link below to an article with more information.
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
When was Trebuchet MS created?
Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.
How do you throw a computer?
It depends on the computer. A laptop could be thrown under-arm. For a Cray 1 you should build a ballista or a heavy duty trebuchet.
What is the difference between Trebuchet and Trebuchet MS fonts?
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When did the trebuchet start?
the trebuchet was believed to have started in china around 300 bc
What replaced the trebuchet?
The trebuchet was much like a catapult. It was replaced with the cannon, and later, firearms.
What is needed for trebuchet?
To start with, you need couple of decent carpenters to build one correctly. A lot of strong wood, heavy weights to act as counter balance and something heavy to lob at the enemy. Then you need brave people to work the machine. Trebuchets were very dangerous to operate. Oh and you also need someone who understands how the correct balance on the trebuchet is crucial. If you don't have the swing arm set up perfectly, the trebuchet could collapse or swing wildly and kill the people on the ground. They are a bit tricky. The links below should give you an idea of how to construct one.
Where and when did the counterweight trebuchet first apper?
The Trebuchet first appeared in china in about the 4th century BC
What are some catapult designs?
As far as i know there are three: the basic catapult, trebuchet, and the floating arm trebuchet.
Who invented the first trebuchet?
A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.
