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A '''catapult''' is a mechanical device, which may used stored muscle energy, but more commonly motor coupled to the moving part by [[hydraulics]], [[steam]], or an [[electric motor]], that translates the stored energy into a strong linear force.
A '''catapult''' is a mechanical device, which may used stored muscle energy, but more commonly motor coupled to the moving part by [[hydraulics]], [[steam]], or an [[electric motor]], that translates the stored energy into a strong linear force.


The first catapults were medieval war machines, used to throw spears or rocks toward fortifications. [[Bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s can be considered as individual catapults.
The first catapults were medieval [[weapon]]s, used to throw spears or rocks toward fortifications. [[Bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s can be considered as individual catapults.


One of the most spectacular modern uses of the catapult is in launching aircraft from [[aircraft carrier]]s, using the [[CATOBAR]] technique.
One of the most spectacular modern uses of the catapult is in launching aircraft from [[aircraft carrier]]s, using the CATOBAR technique.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]]

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A catapult is a mechanical device, which may used stored muscle energy, but more commonly motor coupled to the moving part by hydraulics, steam, or an electric motor, that translates the stored energy into a strong linear force.

The first catapults were medieval weapons, used to throw spears or rocks toward fortifications. Bows and crossbows can be considered as individual catapults.

One of the most spectacular modern uses of the catapult is in launching aircraft from aircraft carriers, using the CATOBAR technique.