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8 cm aircraft rocket

MYGALE

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Hi all,
I present this 8 cm aircraft rocket HE recently discovered in Paris. I think it's a German copy made after the Russian model. If anyone can tell me a little more about its pedigree and fuze, I thank him in advance.

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Hi,

Most probably the 8cm Raketensprenggranate
See "Kampfmittel datenblatt" or "Captured ammunition bulletin n° 1"

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Regards,

S.
 
Hi Mygale

The R.S. 78 has a length of 74.4 cm. Weighs 6.9 Kg including 1.96 Kg of propellant powder and 0.608 Kg of explosive.
There are RS 78 - 82 - 132

Regards
 
Great specimen! :O
But I don't think it's an aircraft rocket, it's rather a ground launched artillery rocket - an igniter coupled with suspension lug can be seen in the 5th picture, what is distinctive for the ground launched variant.

I'd also say, the 8 cm R-Sprgr is paterned after a later variant of the Soviet M-8 rocket, TS-34 or so.
 
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Hello,

What is the first groove on head ?
(second groove seems to be for screwed head)

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The 8 cm R - Sprenggranate was developed by Waffenwerke Brün (former and later Zbrojovka Brno).
8 cm - R - Vielfachwerfer Somua 5 t was the launcher vehicle.

The base of the warhead is screwed both to the ogive and the motor.

Bob
 

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I can remember being told the fuze is activated by a lead -safety-ring melting away after launch by the heat of the burning fuel stick, hence the protruding ring at the base of the warhead.
Regards, DJH
 
I all,
Thank you for all your interesting answers. For my part, I also conducted my investigation and came to the same conclusions.
Thank you again for your help.
M.
 
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