A catapult also known as a traction trebuchet is mechanical device used in ancient and medieval warfare to hurl large projectiles, such as stones or arrows, over long distances. utilizing tension, torsion, or counterweights for propulsion.

During the Roman Empire the Ancient Greek catapult was refined and improved and this model represents a smaller version of a common catapult style of the time.

It can fire the small clay balls (included) and other soft projectiles over 15 feet!

This catapult kit is based on Da Vinci’s drawings from the Codex Atlanticus, the Da Vinci catapult kit uses the power stored in the tension of bent wood, (propulsion system ) to launch projectiles over 4 meters!