rheintochter

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

Rheintochter

History

Variants

Characteristics

See also