I read somewhere that Leonardo Da Vinci drew plans for a primitive helicopter and thought up other things that weren't put to practical use for centuries after he died. Could someone give me some info on this?
2006-08-30 07:29:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A small catalog of his innovative designs include:
Flying Machines
Parachutes
Submarines
Underwater Rebreathing Devices
Self Floatation/Ocean Rescue Devices
Swimming Fins
Pumping Mechanisms
Water Turbines
Dredging Systems
Steam Calorimeters
Water-well Drill
Swing Bridges
Canals
Leveling/Surveying Instruments
Cranes
Pulley Systems
Street-lighting Systems
Convection Roasting Spit
Mechanical Saw
Treadle-operated Lathe
Compasses
Contact Lenses
Military Weapons
2006-08-30 07:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A number of them were used in his time too. The fortress that the Pentagon is based on. River Lochs so that ships could travel on water ways of different levels.
2006-08-31 03:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by slatibartfast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leornado da vinci drew up early plans for d helicopter. its true.
2006-08-30 14:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by funmzire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not know about the helicopter but i read a magazine saying that he invented the first scissors.
2006-09-05 10:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by katleho m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nice guy,,,, yes he made sketchs of a helicoptor,,, not like what we have but similar,,,,, and a parachute also,,, I suggest you type in his name and look at some of what comes up,,,, there should be plenty there to read about....
good luck
2006-08-30 14:36:18 · answer #5 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airplane and the mystery novel.
2006-08-30 14:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think thats good
2006-08-30 16:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by source_of_love_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋