Trebuchet Statistics

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1. Thor
2. Newton

Thor

Name:	Thor
Class:	Swinging counter-weight trebuchet .
Beam type:	One piece, eight sided, tapered  beam
Size:	Throwing arm length 21 ft
Axle height (from ground):	11 ft. 6i n .
Power unit:	2300 lbs of reinforced concrete
Projectiles:	11-14 lbs bowling balls
Current range:	~600 ft
Based upon:	Multiple trebuchets off the Internet and Newton
Status:	Functional

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Newton

Name:	Newton
Class:	Swinging bucket counter-weight Trebuchet
Beam type:	Three piece beam
Size:	Throwing arm length 3 ft. 2in.
Axle height (from ground) :	2 ft. 3 in.
Power unit:	30-45 lbs. of cement patio stones in a wood basket
Projectiles:	Golf balls
Current range:	100-110 ft.
Based upon:	Paul Carlisle's  trebuchet
Status:	Functional

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