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The '''Mongol Composite bow '''was the long range weapon of the [[Mongol]] and the Special Weapon of [[Genghis Khan]]. |
The '''Mongol Composite bow '''was the long range weapon of the [[Mongol]] and the Special Weapon of [[Genghis Khan]]. |
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| + | *Range: 500yards |
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| + | *Length: 52 inches |
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| + | *Weight: 2.5 lbs |
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| + | *Wood, animal horn & sinew |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The Mongol bow is a recurved composite bow consisting of a wooden core, with horn on the belly (facing the archer) and sinew on the back (away from the archer), all held together with animal glue. The bow is relatively short to facilitate ease of use from horseback. |
The Mongol bow is a recurved composite bow consisting of a wooden core, with horn on the belly (facing the archer) and sinew on the back (away from the archer), all held together with animal glue. The bow is relatively short to facilitate ease of use from horseback. |
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| + | ===Stats=== |
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| + | *Range: 350 yards |
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| + | *Bow: 3.5 feet |
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| + | *Arrow: 3 feet |
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| + | *Wood, bone |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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| − | The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, |
+ | The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, [http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Huo_Chien fire arrows]), depending on the target and distance, and would time their shot for when all four of the horse's feet were off the ground, thus enabling a steady, well-aimed shot. The Mongol bow could be fired from a kneeling position during dismounted combat thanks to it's compact size, this offered better control and accuracy. |
| + | One of the most noticeable faults with the Mongol Bow was that it was designed for the cold and dry climate of Central Asia. Genghis Khan's invasion of the Ghurid Empire led to his archers being less effective; the bows and their strings becoming flimsy from the damp jungle biome. |
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| − | The chief disadvantage of the Mongol bow was the animal glue. Dissolved by water, it made the bow vulnerable to damage if exposed to rain or excessive humidity. For this reason, the Mongols stored their bows in leather cases when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture. |
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Revision as of 03:41, 20 October 2018
A Mongol Composite Bow.
The Mongol Composite bow was the long range weapon of the Mongol and the Special Weapon of Genghis Khan.
Stats
- Range: 500yards
- Length: 52 inches
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
- Wood, animal horn & sinew
Description
The Mongol bow is a recurved composite bow consisting of a wooden core, with horn on the belly (facing the archer) and sinew on the back (away from the archer), all held together with animal glue. The bow is relatively short to facilitate ease of use from horseback.
Stats
- Range: 350 yards
- Bow: 3.5 feet
- Arrow: 3 feet
- Wood, bone
Uses
The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, fire arrows), depending on the target and distance, and would time their shot for when all four of the horse's feet were off the ground, thus enabling a steady, well-aimed shot. The Mongol bow could be fired from a kneeling position during dismounted combat thanks to it's compact size, this offered better control and accuracy.
One of the most noticeable faults with the Mongol Bow was that it was designed for the cold and dry climate of Central Asia. Genghis Khan's invasion of the Ghurid Empire led to his archers being less effective; the bows and their strings becoming flimsy from the damp jungle biome.