Catapulta Romana Tipo Escorpión

Roman legions were equipped with small catapults which could be dismantled and carried by baggage animals or on wagons. These catapults fired heavy arrows at an effective range of more than 300 m. Available catapults were deployed into batteries prior to battle, and they were served by regular infantry crews. The Legionare shown here is a member of Römergruppe Pfünz, a German reenactment society which participated at the Römertage Aalen on the weekend of 23rd and 24th Septiembre 2000. Many modern reproductions of the Escorpión are based on the so called Ampurias Catapult which was found during archeological excavations near Ampurias, Spain, in 1912.

Modelos Disponibles

• 1:72 Fine Scale Factory AR01
• 1:72 HaT Industrie 8035

Especificaciones Técnicas

• Escorpión
• Tipo: small catapult
• Propulsion System: torsion
• Longitud: 1600 mm
• Ancho: 1150 mm
• Altura: 1400 mm
• Peso: 80 kg
• Alcance: 370 m
• Ammunition: heavy arrow, 70 cm long

Museum Exhibits

Escorpión of Legio VIII Augusta

Legionare and Escorpión at the camp of legio VIII Augusta

Films featuring the Escorpión

• The stunning effect of a battery of Escorpiones is portrayed quite realistically during the initial battle scene of the film "Gladiator".

Empleo Histórico

• The Escorpión is the standard infantry support weapon of the Roman Legion. Escorpiones were deployed in batteries and they fired salvos during battle.

Wargamers will want to support their Roman infantry with a battery of Escorpiones. The Roman Artillery set released by HaT Industrie is a good source of Escorpiones and attendant gunners.

Bibliografía

• le costume et les armes des soldats de tous les temps, L. & F. Funcken, Vol. 1, p. 67

Preguntas más frecuentes

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Figuras Antiguas

– Publicado: 03.10.2000 – Actualizado: 23.08.2008
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