How Fast Is Slingshot Stone?

A slingshot stone reaches 35 m/s — the same weapon David used to fell Goliath. Roman armies trained whole units of slingers, and skilled slingers could hit targets at 200 metres or more, with stones precise enough to crack helmets.

Roman armies drilled whole units of slingers — at 200 m, slingstones could pierce helmets and break shields.

• Faster than highway driving
• David vs Goliath, simply mechanically