WeaponDB
183 weapons from stone axes to stealth fighters. The complete history of military technology and armaments.
Most Iconic
Katana
A curved single-edged blade renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability. Forged through a complex...
AK-47
The most produced firearm in history with over 100 million made. Designed by a wounded tank sergeant...
Excalibur
The sword in the stone, pulled by Arthur to prove his right to rule. Some legends say he received it...
Nuclear Bomb
The first nuclear weapon, Little Boy, was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 140,000. F...
Spitfire
The iconic British fighter of WWII. Its elliptical wings gave it exceptional maneuverability. Fought...
M1 Abrams
The US Armys main battle tank, weighing 70 tonnes. Powered by a jet turbine engine that can run on a...
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Ancient and Medieval
Katana
A curved single-edged blade renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability. Forged through a complex...
Damascus Steel
Renowned for distinctive watery patterns and legendary sharpness. The original forging technique was...
Ulfberht Sword
About 170 Ulfberht swords have been found, all bearing the +VLFBERH+T inscription. Made from crucibl...
Longbow
Required 100-180 pounds of draw force, built up from childhood. At Agincourt in 1415, English longbo...
Crossbow
Banned by the Pope in 1139 because it allowed a peasant to kill a knight with minimal training. Chin...
Greek Fire
A secret incendiary formula that burned on water and could not be extinguished. The Byzantines guard...
Trebuchet
Could hurl 140 kg stones over 300 meters. The counterweight trebuchet was the most powerful pre-gunp...
Modern Firearms
AK-47
The most produced firearm in history with over 100 million made. Designed by a wounded tank sergeant...
M16
The standard US military rifle since Vietnam. Early versions were unreliable in jungle conditions, l...
Colt Single Action Army
Called the Peacemaker or the gun that won the West. Standard issue for the US Cavalry for two decade...
Glock 17
Designed by a curtain rod manufacturer with no firearms experience. Its polymer frame was revolution...
MG42
Hitlers buzzsaw fired 1,200 rounds per minute, so fast individual shots could not be distinguished. ...
Thompson Submachine Gun
The Tommy Gun became the weapon of gangsters during Prohibition. Al Capone and his crew used them. T...
F-16 Fighting Falcon
A lightweight, low-cost dogfighter that became one of the most successful fighter jets ever. Over 4,...
M1 Abrams
The US Armys main battle tank, weighing 70 tonnes. Powered by a jet turbine engine that can run on a...