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A '''ballista''' is |
A '''ballista''' is one type of [[siege weapons|siege engine]] which uses a [[crossbow]]-like arrangement to hurl a [[missile|projectile]], as opposed to a [[catapult]] which throws its projectile by employing a long arm structure. |
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The crossbow-like arrangement itself consists of a pair of opposed rigid arms, each with torque provided by their own <i>torsion bundle</i> or <i>skein</i> of twisted rope. |
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External Links: |
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[http://198.144.2.125/Siege/ConstructionPics.htm Ballista Construction] |
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"Baby Ballista" and "Ballista Jr." at [http://www.siege-engine.com/ Seige-Engine.com] |
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''See also:'' |
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[[Arbalest]] |
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[[category:weapons]] |
[[category:weapons]] |
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Revision as of 20:34, 25 February 2007
A ballista is one type of siege engine which uses a crossbow-like arrangement to hurl a projectile, as opposed to a catapult which throws its projectile by employing a long arm structure.
The crossbow-like arrangement itself consists of a pair of opposed rigid arms, each with torque provided by their own torsion bundle or skein of twisted rope.
External Links:
"Baby Ballista" and "Ballista Jr." at Seige-Engine.com
See also: Arbalest
