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Since the arbalest was much larger than earlier crossbows, and because of the greater tensile strength of steel, it had a greater force. The greater draw weight was offset by a shorter draw length, which limited the total potential energy that could be transferred into the crossbow bolt. A skilled arbalestier (arbalester) could loose two bolts ...
Thus, if other factors are equal, a standard Han dynasty crossbow with a ≈387-pound (176 kg) draw weight and a 20–21-inch (510–530 mm) powerstroke would have comparable levels of power to a medieval European crossbow with a 1,200-pound (540 kg) draw weight and a 6–7-inch (150–180 mm) powerstroke. [97] [98]
Medieval European crossbows had a much smaller draw length than bows, so that for the same energy to be imparted to the projectile the crossbow had to have a much higher draw weight. A direct comparison between a fast hand-drawn replica crossbow and a longbow shows a 6:10 rate of shooting [ 92 ] or a 4:9 rate within 30 seconds and comparable ...
How about a table comparing weight, (draw length), pull (force), range, energy, projectile speed, and rate of fire? Maybe even by date, since the technology of all of these weapons has improved compared to the bows and arrows of prehistoric times. 98.17.181.251 ( talk ) 07:50, 11 June 2024 (UTC) [ reply ]
Underwood suggested an effective range of 12–15 metres (40–50 feet) for spears thrown as javelins, depending on the skill of the individual throwing it and the javelin's length and weight. [24] The Battle of Maldon poem describes the use of javelin spears in a fight between Earl Byrhtnoth's forces and a group of Vikings. In this account ...
3 Crossbow: draw weight. 1 comment. 4 Primary Sources (& Latin) 3 comments. 5 NCstars FX-II. 1 comment. 6 Crossbow: Effective Range. 7 crossbow vs. longbow. 2 ...
There's no source cited, and compared to modern crossbows, even high-powered compounds, typically only shoot with around 150-300 lbf of energy. 5000 is more on par with a bullet from a magnum round, and would require a draw weight of around 3,000 lbs. Modern crossbows can only shoot as far as about 300m at best, and are only significantly ...
The Skåne lockbow was an early form of crossbow from Skåne or Scania, then a province of Denmark. (It has been part of southern Sweden since 1658.) An example was discovered in 1941 in Sweden dating from the 16th century, but seems to be similar to earlier models. The lockbow was used throughout northern Europe between ca. 900-1600 CE.