Rheintochter

Rheintochter R1 missile

Rheintochter was a German surface-to-air missile developed during World War II.

History

Rheintochter was ordered in November 1942 by the German army. Starting in August 1943, 82 test firings were made. An air-launched version was also designed.

The project was cancelled in February 6, 1945.

Variants

The initial R1 variant was powered by 2 stages solid fuel rockets.

Because this lacked the ability to reach high altitudes, the R3 model was developed, which had a liquid fuel motor with solid-fuel boosters.

Characteristics

* Primary Function: surface-to-air missile
* Contractor: Rheinmetall-Borsig
* Power Plant: RI variant was 2-stage solid fuel; RIII was liquid fuel with solid-fuel boosters
* Length: 10.3 m
* Diameter: cm
* Wing Span: cm
* Launch Weight: kg
* Speed:
* Warhead: 136 kg explosive
* Range: km
* Altitude: R1 8 km
* Fuzes: "Kranich" acoustic proximity fuze
* Guidance system: MCLOS visual guidance. The rocket had flares located on the wingtips to help the operator keep track of it.
* Unit Cost:
* Date Deployed:
* Users: Germany

See also

* List of World War II guided missiles of Germany