Catapult Kit!

The Abong Catapult Science Kit is accurately machined and inspired by early design. This cool science kit is easy and fun to assemble and experiment with! From the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans up through medieval times, catapults were used to gain a tactical advantage on the battlefield. The simplest form of the weapon was the Onager or Mangonel, where a projectile was placed in a cup or spoon on the end of a throwing arm. The arm would be powered by twisted ropes of hair or fiber. When fired, the arm would swing up and slam into a stopping block, causing the entire catapult to buck, and sending the payload on its way. It is powered by a powerful twisted rope skien, and features a simple spoon and arm type arrangement.

This kit is simple to load and fire, and uses lightweight hurling stones to prevent injury This would be a great science project on kinetic energy. All Abong products are manufactured on-site at their facility using quality Canadian lumber and locally sourced hardware. And all their kits are lead-free!

Science Kit includes: Cut and drilled wooden parts, catapult spoon, wooden balls, torsion pins, trigger pin, paper clip, cordage, and detailed, clearly illustrated assembly instructions to guide the builder through each step of construction. This science kit comes in a very compact box, but the completed model measures 8 inches (20.3cm) x 4 inches (10.1cm) x 6 inches (15.2cm). A how-to section demonstrates loading and firing the completed catapult, including tips on tuning the finished kit. Collect all 3!