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'''Rheintochter''' was a [[Germany|German]] [[surface-to-air missile]] developed during [[World War II]]. Its name comes from the mythical Rheintöchter ([[Rhinemaidens]]) of [[Richard Wagner]]'s opera series [[Der Ring des Nibelungen]]. |
'''Rheintochter''' was a [[Germany|German]] [[surface-to-air missile]] developed during [[World War II]]. Its name comes from the mythical Rheintöchter ([[Rhinemaidens]]) of [[Richard Wagner]]'s opera series [[Der Ring des Nibelungen]]. |
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* [http://collections.nasm.si.edu/code/emuseum.asp?quicksearch=rheinmetall] Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum |
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* [http://www.rafmuseum.org/cosford/collections/missiles/missile_info.cfm?missile_id=24] Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford (UK) |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 00:21, 11 January 2008
Rheintochter was a German surface-to-air missile developed during World War II. Its name comes from the mythical Rheintöchter (Rhinemaidens) of Richard Wagner's opera series Der Ring des Nibelungen.
History
Rheintochter was ordered in November 1942 by the German army (Wehrmacht). Starting in August 1943, 82 test firings were made. An air-launched version was also designed.
The project was cancelled in February 6, 1945. An example of the missile is on display at the Deutsches Technikmuseum at Berlin.
Variants
The initial R1 variant was powered by 2 stages solid-fuel rockets.
Because this variant lacked the ability to reach high altitudes, the R3 model was developed, which had a liquid fuel engine 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: 265 cm
- Launch Weight: 1748 kg
- Speed: 485 m/s
- 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.
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- Date Deployed:
- Users: Germany