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AP-100A - Scythed chariot | John Jenkins Designs
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AP-100A – Scythed Chariot (Red) | John Jenkins Designs
During the later centuries of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, the Persians employed specialised war chariots designed to break apart enemy formations through speed and the destructive power of their projecting blades.
Unlike lighter chariots used primarily as mobile fighting platforms, Persian scythed chariots were intended to charge directly towards opposing soldiers.
Drawn by four armoured horses and controlled by a single armoured driver, these powerful vehicles needed to gather considerable momentum before reaching their target.
The ancient historian Xenophon provided detailed descriptions of Persian scythed chariots, referring to their heavy wheels, broad wheelbase and protective construction.
The historian Diodorus also described the chariots employed at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, including blades projecting from the ends of the yokes and axles.
Although potentially devastating when they successfully struck an enemy formation, these vehicles were extremely dangerous to operate. Their drivers sometimes abandoned them before impact, leaving the horses to continue towards the opposing troops.
AP-100A – Scythed Chariot by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Persian war chariot drawn by four armoured horses, with its driver prepared for battle.
This version features the red colour scheme, distinguishing it from the purple AP-100B variation.
Part of the John Jenkins Designs Achaemenid Persian Empire collection, this substantial model makes an impressive addition to a battlefield display featuring Persian infantry, cavalry and the armies of Alexander the Great.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: John Jenkins
