Sword Blades and Rockets
 

A very interesting presentation about Tipu Sultan's War Rocket.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHnjq4-Ixck

Nidhin Olikara

Nidhin,

’A very interesting presentation ...’ you say. I have just seen something, which I have never seen before. For an army to have been attacked by sword rockets must indeed have been frightening.


I wonder how they figured out that the rockets would start to rotate when they lost speed, as I don’t think a rocket with a wooden stick would rotate; it must have had something to do with the weight of the sword – most interesting.

Jens

This may be of interest as well :) ..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51FcH...eature=related

PART 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8LxMyudXes&NR=1


Regards David

Absolutely fascinating Nidhin! I had never even the slightest thought of rocket propelled sword blades, despite the many innovative combination weapons that Indian armourers produced. I think it is most intriguing to see the many influences that seem to have come to India's weapons from China, and it would appear as noted in the film, that these terrifying rocket sword blades had impressive effect on the British as well.

Thank you so much for posting this :)

All the best,
Jim

China's ancient Rocket technology ...

http://www.youtube.com/v/OS50_Cd9vog

Thanks so much David! This is really interesting stuff!!! :)

I saw this program when it aired - great info.