21 cm Rockets used by the Luftwaffe

[Gnomey]

True but that aside, it is an interesting read. Too that we must thank Erich, for compiling it and I look forward to reading the redraft.

[KraziKanuK]

These 55mm rockets (R4M) weighed a scant 4 kg (8.8 lbs.), were proximity-fused

First time I hear of prox fuses on the R4M. Any additional info?

The 210/410 could jettison the tubes, could the 109/190 also do so?

I would be interesting in knowing how the Wgr 210 evolved into the 55mm R4M.

[P38 Pilot]

Are there any pics of the Bf-110G-2s fitted with these 21 cm rockets?

[Erich]

there are some as nearly all the ZG units with Bf 110G-2's and Me 410's were wiped out by Allied escorts ....

one of my favourites: II./ZG 1 Zerstörers hunting for US 15 AF heavy bombers in the winter of 43/44. the a/c were sluggish even in the attack from the sides and rear on B-17/B-24's and cannon fodder for the US 15th AF fighters

[P38 Pilot]

Good god at the size of the rocket racks!

[Erich]

frontal shot of a ZG 26 mount gives another view