With the extra velocity (which can be converted into a longer throw), the trebuchet can also be moved back to a safer distance from the castle wall. There's an important catch, however.

The Trebuchet was invented by Mariano Taccola, "the Sienese Archimedes." This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces.

Have you ever sat down and thought “I wonder if a trebuchet could launch a projectile at supersonic speeds?” Neither have we. That’s what separates [David Eade] from the rest of us.