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Because guns and cannons are much more effective.

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Q: Why are catapults no longer used in warfare?
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Trebuchets are massive catapults that were used in the Middle Ages in siege warfare.


What did a catapult do?

Catapults usually throw or launch something into the air. They were sometimes used for warfare


Who were catapults used by?

The Catapults were used by the medieval Greeks and Romans.


What were catapults used for in W W 2?

Catapults were not used in WW2


What were 2 wars catapults used in?

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When were catapults used?

Some catapults were used in the middle ages to try and get into Medieval Castles. The Romans had catapults. I had a hand catapult when I was a youngster.


What did the ancient Greeks use catapults for?

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Why did catapults stop being used?

People don't need catapults when they have guns.


What are modern day catapults used for?

Catapults are used by anglers when coarse fishing to 'catapult' their bait to the area of river or lake they are trying to catch a fish. Catapults are used to propel aircraft into the air from aircraft carrier ship decks Catapults are used for dropping bombs from boats on submarines, to propel aircrafts into the air from aircraft carriers, and for fun. Kids like to hurl water balloons at each other using catapults.


When did catapults first get used?

in Scotland


When where catapults used?

at medieval times


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Catapults are used to today for fun contests like "pumpkin chunking" which includes the tossing of a pumpkin via catapult. Catapults are also used on aircraft carriers to launch planes.