Object Details
Summary
This rocket is a rare, air-to-ground, anti-tank version of the R4M, which was originally designed as a German World War II unguided air-to-air rocket for use against Allied bombers. The smaller warhead used in the original configuration was replaced in this anti-tank version with a warhead derived from the shoulder-fired Panzerschreck infantry weapon.
The U.S. Army Ordnance Museum transferred this rocket to the Smithsonian in 1989.
Credit Line
Transferred from U.S. Army Ordnance Museum
Date
ca. 1944
Inventory Number
A19890576000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Steel
Dimensions
Other: 3 1/2in. x 3ft 1/8in. (8.9 x 91.76cm)
Other (motor): 2 1/4in. (5.72cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19890576000