Videos tagged with Medieval Crossbow

This comparison between a 600lb medieval crossbow and a 165lb English Warbow reveals surprising similarities in projectile velocity (150-167 FPS vs. 140-166 FPS) despite vast differences in draw weight and cocking mechanisms. The crossbow's ease of use and ability to be kept cocked offer tactical advantages, while the warbow demands significant physical prowess and training. Neither weapon consistently penetrated full plate armor, though the warbow's heavy arrows showed significant impact.