
4th November 2019, 12:05
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Alter Hase
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: eBAy: Captured german planes
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Originally Posted by edwest2
This type of rocket would not be suitable for antiaircraft use. Instead, I think this shows a test of a rocket propelled artillery shell on a simplified launcher. This launcher would have been used in the field, and based on what I see, would be sighted by eye and the elevation would be changed for different distances. It reminds me of the 'Stuka zu Fuss' that was fired from its packing crate (a board or two had to be removed) when mounted on the sides of a Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track.
It would have to fly higher to be used against aircraft when launched from the ground. The apparent altitude I see does not appear to be very great.
Ed
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebelwerfer
"A version of the 21 cm calibre system was adapted for air-to-air use against Allied bombers".
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