Rheinbote

Rheinbote is the name for a developed during the Second World War by Germany long-range rocket.

Description

In contrast to the single-stage A4, which used liquid oxygen and alcohol as rocket fuel, the rocket Rheinbote was a four-stage solid-fuel rocket. It was 1943/44, developed by Rheinmetall from the two-stage precursor " daughter of the Rhine " and tested in the rocket test site Rumbke. Unlike the A4 which t is an explosive charge of 1 300 km could carry far, the Rheinbote could only carry an explosive charge of 25 kg over a distance of 220 km. The rocket Rheinbote was used in November 1944 in the war effort. 220 missiles were fired at Antwerp.

Specifications

• Length: 11.4 m
• Takeoff weight: 1,715 t
• Flameout speed: 1520 m / s
• Ceiling: 70 km
• Range: 220 km
• Warhead weight 40 kg (including bursting charge: 25 kg)