What is the maximum draw weight of a medieval crossbow pulled …
Sep 7, 2023 · The only complete bows we have are those from the Mary Rose, which although of a slightly later period, would be similar to later medieval bows in draw weight. The MR bows range in poundage from around 80/90 lbs to 160 lbs with most being in the range of 110/120 lbs. (see Weapons of Warre). However, it's all a bit open to conjecture as these ...
How Powerful of a Medieval Crossbow is Needed to Penetrate Mail?
Aug 11, 2018 · The 976 lb Medieval replica crossbow was made by Tod Todeschini. Before he shipped the crossbow to Skallagrim, he shot it through a chronograph. The 976 lb crossbow sends a 96 gram bolt to a speed of 47.9 m/s, resulting in 110 Joules.
Effective ranges of medieval bows? - History Forum
Aug 10, 2013. #15. Mangekyou said: Longbow was about 220 yard effective range, the composite bow had a longer range, but it's effective range was not much more than the longbow, and in the case of the Mongols, 150-160 yards was the effective killing range/maiming range.
Types of Medieval Military Crossbow Bolts - History Forum
Aug 13, 2018. #1. For medieval military crossbow bolts, what kinds were there? I've heard of bodkin and broadheads, as well as a type I recently found called square-faced bolt heads. These are described as having square-faced heads with four small points, one at each corner of the head, so that they might not glance off armour, but give a ...
Han Dynasty Crossbow III - History Forum
Jul 2, 2019 · His replica of a 1250 lb Medieval European steel crossbow managed to send an 88 gram bolt 207-215 meters. The crossbow managed around 140 joules. Likewise, the 1200 lb Medieval European composite crossbow replica made by Andreas Bichler, using a cranequin to draw, managed to shoot at 200 joules in freezing weather, but 168 joules in hot weather.
Kinetic energy of ancient and modern weapons | History Forum
Feb 4, 2012 · Medieval english longbow - 53.91 Medieval crossbow - 127 Medieval windlass-pulled arbales - 578.25 Modern compound bow - 87.24 Modern crossbow - 86.78 Parker Cyclone modern crossbow - 115 Modern Arrow and bow - 58 Flintlock*Carbine - 647
Medieval Crossbow formations - History Forum
Apr 27, 2014 · Hello I have a question on the Late Medieval armies use of the crossbow. Would a typical formation of Italian Mercenary crossbowmen in field battle contain light spanned crossbows/Goats foots or did the Windlass/Cranqian replace it? Or was it a mixture? Or was the Windlass/Cranqian used only for...
Medieval Muslims with Crossbows - History Forum
Nov 10, 2013 · Yes muslims did use crossbows, including mounted. Granadines (representing pagans) with crossbows in Cantiga 28. Moors with crossbows in Cantiga 99. Granadines with crossbows in Cantiga 187. Granadine with crossbow in Cantiga 256. Saracen with Crossbow. Saracen with Crossbow drawing based on the above. Islamic Crossbows.
Compare Composite Crossbow to Steel Crossbow - History Forum
Aug 9, 2018. #2. Based on creations of both, the composite seems more powerful. Andre Belcher made a 1200 llbs composite crossbow that had 200 J of energy, while Tod Todeschnini steel 1250 lbs crossbow only.manafed 140 J. However, those results depend on how accurate the reconstructions are. In the case of the steel crossbow, modern steel might ...
Crossbow vs lamellar - History Forum
Feb 28, 2020 · It stood up fairly well considering that the quality of the armor was pretty bad. Here was my prior post about it: The lamellar resisted the 350 lbs Medieval crossbow and the 976 lbs Medieval crossbow respectively. The last shot managed to …