02-07-2006, 01:08 AM
Quote:Those two pictures are impressive. The velocity of the weapons upon release is quite amazing and I am sure it could tear up and cavalry charge as long as the troops maintained their discipline in ranks.
Has anyone ever timed how fast they could snap off five in mass to get area coverage on a troop like formation.
On a more humorous note, I think I now see where the the popular outdoor toy, the "Lawn Dart" came from.
Three men is a s many as I ever tested with together.
No, I never tested the speed, but that completely depends on how fast you can get the plumbatae from your shield/quiver. Mine I can launch all five within 30 seconds.
The Lawn dart.. that was banned, wasn't it? Too dangerous... :?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)