projectile weapons
Distance-striking arms
Projectile weapons are devices designed to launch objects at a target from a distance—arrows, bullets, missiles, or thrown implements like spears and knives.
The category distinguishes weapons that strike at range from those requiring direct contact, like swords or clubs.
Medieval armies combined projectile weapons with close-combat infantry.
- bow and arrowRanged weapon using tension
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- bulletFired metal projectile
- gun barrelFirearm's projectile channel
- missileSelf-guided airborne weapon
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Arms requiring physical contact
edged weapons · bladed weapons · swords · clubs · knives
projectile weaponsshields
Protective barriers for defense
armor · body armor · fortifications · helmets · protective gear
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