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Trebuchet

Type of siege engine that was used in medieval times to launch large projectiles, such as rocks or incendiary devices, over the walls of a fortress or castle. Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1400
Gothic Srchitecture: Trebuchet, France
The basic design of a trebuchet consists of a long arm, called the throwing arm or sling, attached to a pivot point, which is called the axle. On one end of the arm, there is a sling, which holds the projectile. On the other end, there is a counterweight, which is usually made of heavy stones or sacks filled with sand or gravel.

To operate the trebuchet, the counterweight is first raised into the air using a system of ropes and pulleys. This stores potential energy in the system. When the counterweight is released, it falls, and the energy is transferred to the throwing arm, which swings forward and releases the projectile from the sling. The trebuchet can be adjusted to change the range and angle of the projectile, allowing it to target specific areas of a fortification.

Trebuchets were powerful weapons and were used in many medieval battles. They were particularly effective against stone fortifications, which could be damaged or destroyed by the impact of the projectiles. However, they were also difficult to build and required a lot of skill and resources to operate. Today, trebuchets are sometimes built as a hobby or for educational purposes, and they are sometimes used in competitions.
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The Catapulting of Ibrahim into the Fire, Page from an unidentified Manuscript LACMA M.85.237.35

The Catapulting of Ibrahim into the Fire, Page from an unidentified Ma...

Turkey, circa 1600 Manuscripts Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper The Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.85.237.35) Islamic Art

Ms.Thott.290.2º 016v - A drawing of a catapult with a wooden frame

Ms.Thott.290.2º 016v - A drawing of a catapult with a wooden frame

The Ms.Thott.290.2º is a fencing manual written in 1459 by Hans Talhoffer for his own personal reference and illustrated by Michel Rotwyler. Text: Diß ist ain grosse plid mit der man stain würffet und stett un... More

Konrad Kyeser, Bellifortis, Clm 30150, Tafel 02, Blatt 02v (Ausschnitt)
Steven Barker Trebuchet Illustration cropped

Steven Barker Trebuchet Illustration cropped

Illustration of components of a trebuchet

Public domain stock image. Trebuchet catapult medieval weapon.
Valturio Couillard

Valturio Couillard

Couillard traction trebuchet in Valturio's "de re militari" (1472)

Gothic Srchitecture: Trebuchet.Villard.de.Honnecourt, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Trebuchet.Villard.de.Honnecourt, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Maastricht Book of Hours, BL Stowe MS17 f243v (detail)

Maastricht Book of Hours, BL Stowe MS17 f243v (detail)

Detail of the Maastricht Book of Hours (BL Stowe MS17), an illuminated manuscript mainly known for its lively depictions of animals and half-animals. The book of hours was probably made for an aristocratic lad... More

Mangonneau 1
Chruche á feu+Balliste - A drawing of a man with a bow and arrow
Gothic Srchitecture: Schema.mouvement.trebuchet, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Schema.mouvement.trebuchet, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin attacks the fortress of Zarang

Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin attacks the fortress of Zarang

The father was an example for the son: "Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin attacks the fortress of Zarang," from a history of the world composed c.1307 Source: http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/about/bgallery/Gallery/researchcoll/is... More

Blide 2 - A drawing of a catapult on a white background
Mongolcatapult - A painting of a group of people on a boat

Mongolcatapult - A painting of a group of people on a boat

Mongol troops near catapult. Miniature from the Rashid al-Din's cronicle (fragment). Русский: Монгольские воины рядом с осадным орудием. Миниатюра из хроники Рашид ад-Дина (фрагмент).

回回砲 - 武備志 - 明朝

回回砲 - 武備志 - 明朝

回回砲 - 武備志 - 明朝

Рисунки к статье «Метательные машины». Военная энциклопедия Сытина (Санкт-Петербург, 1911-1915)

Рисунки к статье «Метательные машины». Военная энциклопедия Сытина (Са...

Русский: Фигуры 1 и 2 — балисты; 3 и 4 — катапульты; 5, 6, 7 и 8 — фрондиболы; 9 — метательная машина на повозке. Эта фотография была использована для иллюстрирования статьи «Метательные машины» опубликован... More

Gothic Srchitecture: Coupe.trebuchet, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Coupe.trebuchet, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gothic Srchitecture: Mangonneau, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Mangonneau, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gothic Srchitecture: Trebuchet, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Trebuchet, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mangonneau 3
Gothic Srchitecture: Coupe.mangonneau, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Coupe.mangonneau, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballist, fig 1, Nordisk familjebok

Ballist, fig 1, Nordisk familjebok

Public domain scan of the book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gothic Srchitecture: Mangonneau2, France

Gothic Srchitecture: Mangonneau2, France

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Trebuchet 4

Trebuchet 4

Movement of trebuchetAn illustration of the movement of the trebuchet, specifically how the projectile rotates and is released.

The boy craftsman; practical ad profitable ideas for a boy's leisure hours (1905) (14760326746)

The boy craftsman; practical ad profitable ideas for a boy's leisure h...

Identifier: boycraftsmanprac01hall (find matches) Title: The boy craftsman; practical ad profitable ideas for a boy's leisure hours Year: 1905 (1900s) Authors: Hall, A. Neely (Albert Neely), b. 1883 Subjects... More

1187 مقذاف

1187 مقذاف

1187 مقذاف مرضي بن علي الطرسوسي

Villard de Honnecourt - Sketchbook - 59
Xuanfengwupao

Xuanfengwupao

Xuanfengwupao (旋風五砲) from the Wujingzongyao. Five traction trebuchets.

Papercraft trebuchet

Papercraft trebuchet

A papercraft-trebuchet Designer: Sheila Mertens Author: Philipp Stollenmayer

Trebuchet urquhart

Trebuchet urquhart

Trebuchet near Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness, Scotland. Picture taken by Tim Bekaert, on July 14, 2004.