Cannon Designs

Pre- 1800s cannon: Trebuchets

Someone had an idea of a sling and  then that idea came to the making of the trebuchets.Trebuchets were first used in China around 2,000 years ago they eventually made their way into Europe.the Trebuchets is basically a cloth or looped strap in which a stone is whirl and then let go to fly. The Trebuchets gets force from gravity with a hevy weight, which is then released.

Hand Cannons

Also known as (Gonne or handgonne) were an early form of firearm which is the oldest type of portable firearm. It originated in China, even though is not clear though. This cannon has been around since the

1200s.