Katapult

ballistische Fernwaffe

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A catapult is an ancient mechanical weapon designed to launch projectiles like stones or arrows over long distances. It was an important military tool in siege warfare because it allowed armies to attack fortified positions from a safe distance.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Katapult is referenced by 688 other articles, and connects out to Hellenistic-era warships, Ancient maritime history and Julius Caesar.

It is catalogued under topics including Obsolete technologies, Projectile weapons and Siege engines.

Its subject is documented across 67 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Country of origin: Syracuse
Image: Replica catapult.jpg

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inception: 0400-00-00
different from: Katapult
Commons category: Catapults
Commons gallery: Catapult
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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Article · Deutsch

Katapult (altgriechisch καταπέλτης katapeltēs, von κατά- kata- „gegen, wider“ und πάλλειν pallein „schleudern“), auch Wurfmaschine genannt, bezeichnet eine große, nicht tragbare Fernwaffe, welche Geschosse mittels mechanischer Energie aus dem ruhenden Zustand stark beschleunigt.

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