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The second of the weapons of revenge (Vergeltungswaffe 2, or V2) of Hitler's V2 ballistic missile was a short-range, very expensive and of low precision, but against which no defense was possible and therefore have great effect against his moral main target, English cities. About 10,000 were made, of which 4320 were actually released, mostly against Antwerp (1341). Those launched against England (1120) have killed and injured some 10,000 people. A small number were released against the Remagen Bridge, without success.
 
The second of the weapons of revenge (Vergeltungswaffe 2, or V2) of Hitler's V2 ballistic missile was a short-range, very expensive and of low precision, but against which no defense was possible and therefore have great effect against his moral main target, English cities. About 10,000 were made, of which 4320 were actually released, mostly against Antwerp (1341). Those launched against England (1120) have killed and injured some 10,000 people. A small number were released against the Remagen Bridge, without success.
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Specifications
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<u>Specifications</u>
 
 
'''Model'''A4
 
'''Model'''A4
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'''Weight''': 12,870 kg
 
'''Weight''': 12,870 kg
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'''Length''': 14 m
 
'''Length''': 14 m
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'''Wingspan''': 3.5 m
 
'''Wingspan''': 3.5 m
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'''Diameter''': 1.68 m
 
'''Diameter''': 1.68 m
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'''Engine''': EWN, 27,500 kg (60,500 lb) of thrust (acceleration severity 6)
 
'''Engine''': EWN, 27,500 kg (60,500 lb) of thrust (acceleration severity 6)
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'''Maximum speed''': 5760 km / h
 
'''Maximum speed''': 5760 km / h
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'''Ceiling''': 96,000 m
 
'''Ceiling''': 96,000 m
[[File:V-2_rocket_on_meillerwagen-1-.jpg|thumb]]'''Range''': 330 km
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[[File:V-2_rocket_on_meillerwagen-1-.jpg|thumb]]
'''Weight ratio explosive charge:''': 7.6%
 
'''Bursting charge''': 975 kg (907 kg Amatol 60/40)
 
   
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'''Range''': 330 km
   
   
 
'''Weight ratio explosive charge:''': 7.6%
   
   
 
'''Bursting charge''': 975 kg (907 kg Amatol 60/40)
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==External Links==
   
   

Revision as of 18:49, 29 May 2010

The second of the weapons of revenge (Vergeltungswaffe 2, or V2) of Hitler's V2 ballistic missile was a short-range, very expensive and of low precision, but against which no defense was possible and therefore have great effect against his moral main target, English cities. About 10,000 were made, of which 4320 were actually released, mostly against Antwerp (1341). Those launched against England (1120) have killed and injured some 10,000 people. A small number were released against the Remagen Bridge, without success. ==

Specifications ==

ModelA4


Weight: 12,870 kg


Length: 14 m


Wingspan: 3.5 m


Diameter: 1.68 m


Engine: EWN, 27,500 kg (60,500 lb) of thrust (acceleration severity 6)


Maximum speed: 5760 km / h


Ceiling: 96,000 m

V-2 rocket on meillerwagen-1-

Range: 330 km


Weight ratio explosive charge:: 7.6%


Bursting charge: 975 kg (907 kg Amatol 60/40)

External Links

http://www.grandesguerras.com.br/armas/arma01.php?cod_id=605&forca=3