That is just like a very strong way to break the shields, though I do agree. A follow up question - how much range does catapult require to be effective - I am presuming atleast a 100ish meters or even more, otherwise, it would not just have enough momentum to cause damage (though it most definitely depends on mass, which I am presuming would be in order of 10ish KGs. If foes are close enough, this may not be bad. Though cannons definitely can even work at much smaller distances, but I am assuming these 2 things would not be present at same point in history.
I’m not a physicist, but it’s not shooting self propelled ammunition. The velocity (therefore force) would be the highest at the launch point and drop due to air resistance.
The minimum range is more of a usability and design issue. It’s hard to aim and, unlike a cannon, has a high release point. At close range it can’t turn quickly enough or aim low enough.
That is just like a very strong way to break the shields, though I do agree. A follow up question - how much range does catapult require to be effective - I am presuming atleast a 100ish meters or even more, otherwise, it would not just have enough momentum to cause damage (though it most definitely depends on mass, which I am presuming would be in order of 10ish KGs. If foes are close enough, this may not be bad. Though cannons definitely can even work at much smaller distances, but I am assuming these 2 things would not be present at same point in history.
I’m not a physicist, but it’s not shooting self propelled ammunition. The velocity (therefore force) would be the highest at the launch point and drop due to air resistance.
The minimum range is more of a usability and design issue. It’s hard to aim and, unlike a cannon, has a high release point. At close range it can’t turn quickly enough or aim low enough.
Thank you for answering