Leonardo da Vinci's Incredible War Machines

The Scythed Chariot

The Scythed Chariot was a conceptual design sketched by Leonardo around 1485. Equipped with spinning blade mechanisms, this chariot was intended to instill fear and disarray in enemy forces. 🚀

Scythed Chariot

The Armored Tank

Leonardo's Armored Tank is often hailed as an ancestor of the modern tank. Designed in 1487, it was equipped with multiple cannons arranged in a 360-degree pattern. Leonardo envisioned it to be effective in both offensive and defensive combat situations. 💥

Armored Tank

The Giant Crossbow

This Giant Crossbow, also referred to as the Ballista, was meant to be a massive siege weapon. Leonardo's design depicted an enormous, intimidating size aimed at launching large projectiles over long distances. 🎯

Giant Crossbow