The V-1 was the first of the Vergeltungswaffen (V-weapons) deployed for the terror bombing of London. It was developed at Peenemünde Army Research Center in 1939 by the Luftwaffe at the beginning of the Second World War, and during initial development was known by the codename "Cherry Stone". Because of its limited range, the thousands of V-1 missiles launched into England were fired from launch facilities along the French (Pas-de-Calais) and Dutch coasts. (This recreation uses a rocket sled with detacher to get airborne using group 1 to release)
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 31.0ft (9.5m)
- Length 39.2ft (12.0m)
- Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 14,496lbs (6,575kg)
- Loaded Weight 23,885lbs (10,834kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.434
- Wing Loading 105.7lbs/ft2 (515.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 226.0ft2 (21.0m2)
- Drag Points 4492
Parts
- Number of Parts 36
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 328
