This is an interesting machine that Leonardo designed to make sequins.
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Leonardo designed many different flying machines. This helicopter is perhaps the most interesting even though it would have never worked.
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Even though Leonardo was against war, he designed a lot of machines for war purposes. This "machine gun" would have been slow by today's standards, but at the time it would have really been something.
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This is a design for a giant crossbow. If it worked, it would be a very effective weapon due to its speed (maybe even better than a cannon).
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