Unknown Bomb

[jvollenberg]

Here is another bomb I am researching for the museum. They have it listed as a German Glider ... I am almost positive this is not one of those. I think it might be a U.S. Experimental item.

Any ideas?

Joe

 

[Grzesio]

It is German indeed, an experimental glide bomb Hecht, apparently of the Hecht 2700 variant.
A very interesting piece!

 

[Dreamk]

After the successful identification by Grzesio, i went to look into my doc and here are a few more details:

The project was designed by the Rheinmetall Borsig Company to fly at about 800 km/h - beyond the prototypes, no missiles were ever constructed

Hecht K-1750 (Glider version - 1941) - purpose: Glide Bomb
Length 1750 mm
WingSpan 588 mm
Body Diameter 177 mm
Tail Fins span 338 mm
RudderHeight 350 mm

Hecht 2700 (Rocket propelled version) purpose: Anti-Aircraft Rocket
Walter - liquid-propellant rocket of 245 kp active 25 s.
WingSpan 0.95 m.
Length 2,70 m
Body Diameter 0,37 m,
Weight 140 kg
Max Speed 1050 km/h.


The photo is of the sample tested in the US after the war, maybe the very one that you have on display, Joe

 

[jvollenberg]

Interesting ...

I thought they were crazy calling it German. I was planning on visiting and seeing it I could find any markings, maybe some stamps they missed. BUT I guess I will have to visit and take some more pictures, bring them back to share since it is a unusual piece.

Thanks guys ...

Joe