Opel RAK2

The Opel RAK2 is a rocket-powered vehicle of the German car manufacturer Opel, which was developed in collaboration by Fritz von Opel, Max Valier and Friedrich Wilhelm Sander and 1928 used for test drives at the Berlin AVUS. "Rocket Fritz" Fritz von Opel drove the car and he succeeded, with the vehicle on May 23, 1928 238 km / h to set up a new world speed record.

Technology

The test vehicle was powered by 24 solid-fuel rockets, which were mounted in the rear and contained 120 pounds of propellant. The chassis formed an Opel passenger car model 80, great lateral stabilizing wings made ​​for sufficient downforce.

Gallery

Opel Opel RAK2 in the center of Berlin - Front

Opel Opel RAK2 in the center of Berlin - Rear

Opel Opel RAK2 in the center of Berlin - Cockpit

Rocket car Technik-Museum Speyer Opel Adam Opel Ampera Opel Cascada Renault Master Vauxhall Chevette Opel Corsa Opel K 180 Opel Kadett A Opel Olympia Rekord Opel Rekord Opel Rekord P2 Opel Ascona Opel Vectra Opel Manta Opel Rekord Series A Opel Rekord Series B Opel Rekord Series C Opel Rekord Series D Opel Commodore Opel Monza Opel Omega Opel Signum Opel Admiral Opel Diplomat Opel GT Opel Speedster Opel Sintra Opel Blitz Opel Olympia Opel Super 6 1940s 1950s 1960s Supermini Family car Luxury vehicle Sports car Microvan Opel Agila Mini MPV Compact MPV Panel van Leisure activity vehicle Vauxhall Motors Isuzu Motors Lotus Cars Suzuki GM Korea Renault–Nissan Alliance
621464
de