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Country: Germany
Type: Cruise missile
Introduction: 1944 |
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The Fieseler Fi 103, better known as V-1 was an early cruise missile used during World War Two. The V-1 was developed at Peenemunde by the German armed forces during the Second World War. The first test flight of the V-1 was in late 1941 or early 1942. Between June 1944 and March 29, 1945, it was fired at population centers such as London and Antwerp. V-1 were launched from ski-launch sites along the French (Pas-de-Calais) and Dutch coasts until the sites were overrun by Allied forces. While most operational V-1s were launched from static sites on land, from July 1944 to January 1945 the Luftwaffe air launched approximately 1,176 from modified Heinkel He 111 bombers.
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| General Information |
| Developed by |
Germany |
| Deployed by |
Germany |
| Development Year |
1942 |
| Deployment Year |
1944 |
| Retire Year |
1945 |
| Number deployed |
about 21,000 |
| Design |
Gerhard Fieseler |
| Dimensions and Performance |
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Length |
7.73m ( body length 6.65m) |
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Body Diameter |
82.5cm |
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Wing/Fin span |
5.33m |
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Launch Weight |
2,200kg |
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Range |
200-210km |
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Speed |
670km/h |
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Accuracy |
13km CEP |
| Components |
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Propulsion |
pulse jet |
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Engine |
Argus 019-014 pulse jet engine |
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Warhead |
847kg |
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Guidance |
Askania autopilot
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