What is Sling (weapon)?
A '''sling''' is a type of [[weapon]] which involves swinging a rock round to gain speed before throwing it. The sling is an ancient weapon which was used in the [[Roman Empire]]. A skillful slinger can hit a target 10x10 cm at 20 metres distance. A sling has operational range for some 200 metres. The most famous user of sling was [[David]], the future king of [[Israel]], who killed [[Goliath]] by slinging a stone on his forehead. In the [[Middle Ages]], Spanish peasants used slings against [[Moor]]ish [[cavalry]]. A hit on the horse's head could kill the horse. {{Commons category|Sling weapons}} {{military-stub}} [[Category:Weapons]]