(iv) Jet-propelled radio-controlled glider bombs (Hs 293), which enable the parent aircraft to operate beyond the range of effective A/A fire, and glider bombs without power unit or remote control (Bv 246). (v) High-level radio-corrected armour-piercing bombs (FX 1400 Kg.) (vi) Liquid explosives (possibly used in A-4 long-range rocket). (vii) Proximity fuzes. (viii) Hollow-charge bombs on "follow through" principle. (ix) Long-range rocket (A-4) of an estimated weight of 9-14 tons. 11. In the Me 163 liquid-rocket aircraft the Germans have a unique development which holds some promise as an interceptor, but which is seriously handicapped by lack of endurance.
- Collection ID
- CAB81
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- France Germany Great Britain United States of America
- Document Reference
- CAB 81/124/61
- Document Types
- Report
- File Reference
- CAB 81/124
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab81.0124.061
- Keywords
- Weapons Development Technology Scientific Research Secret Weapons Rockets German U-boats Mines Radar Anti-tank Guns Tanks Artillery Aircraft Missiles
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
- Pages
- 22
- Persons Discussed
- Victor Cavendish-Bentinck Francis Inglis John Sinclair
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Weapons Technology Nuclear Warfare
