The inventive catapult, in particular for ejecting a parachutist comprises a flexible or pivotable cradle (E) containing a parachutist and connected to two rapid strands passing through two pulleys (A, B) placed on top, at least one pulley block (C) supporting a counterweight (D), wherein the parachutist is catapulted in air when the catapult is released and the counterweight (D) is dropped.
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