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Old 04-13-2006, 10:04 AM   #16
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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.
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Old 04-13-2006, 10:43 AM   #17
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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.
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Are there any pics of the Bf-110G-2s fitted with these 21 cm rockets?
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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
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Good god at the size of the rocket racks!
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frontal shot of a ZG 26 mount gives another view
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