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    Is it possible to use a siege engine to propel a car?

    Question #107222. Asked by serpa. (Jul 19 09 11:03 PM)


    romeomikegolf

    		A siege engine is a large weapon used to break fortifications. It is not a method of propulsion.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_engine

    Jul 20 09, 12:20 AM
    Watchkeeper

    		Yes. In the TV programme "Scrapheap Challenge" the two teams in the Grand Final 2002 were tasked with constructing a machine to throw a Mini as far as possible. The Barley Pickers constructed a trebuchet and the Cat-alysts a catapult. The Cat-alysts won.

    http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/scrapheap2002/challenges/CarFlinger/index.html

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebuchet

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catapult

    Jul 20 09, 6:28 AM
    Watchkeeper

    		See the video here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fE5ZE4Pj5w

    Jul 20 09, 8:05 AM

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