The Great Launch |
May 19, 2007 |
"Leonardo" the trebuchet was built by the "DaVinci Crew," a team of UW-Manitowoc faculty, staff, students and community members.
Length: 10 feet, Width: 12 feet
Height with throwing arm: 20 feet , Height with sling extended: 30 feet
Weight unloaded: 700 lbs., Weight with maximum counterweight: 1700 lbs
Projectiles: 10, 15 and 20 lb ice balls.
Furthest distance traveled - 360 feet towards Lake Michigan
Estimated Crowd: 300
Click on photo for larger image
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