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Height: | 18.5 inches |
Length: | 10.5 inches |
Depth: | 8.25 inches |
Arm Length: | 11.5 / 3.5 inches |
Arm Ratio: | 3.3:1 |
Sling Length: | 11 inches |
Counter Weight: | 600 g (axel) + 536 g (axel) = 1136 g |
Counter Weight Drop: | 12.5 inches |
Projectile: | 8 g (solid rubber mouse ball) |
Weight Ratio: | 142:1 |
Range: | 91 feet |
Counter Weight | Projectile Weight | Weight Drop | Theoretical Max Throw | Actual Max Throw | Efficiency |
1136 g | 8 g | 12.5 inches | 1775 inches | 1092 inches | 62% |
WARNING! Trebuchets contain fast moving parts that can whack you silly if you get too close when firing. Care should be taken when using and device to hurl objects to make sure that the safety of persons and property are considered before constructing or using such devices. These pages are provided for the display of my accomplishments and not as instruction on how to safely build or operate a hurling device.
Always use under adult supervision.