Opel RAK2

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The Opel RAK2 is a rocket-propelled vehicle from the German automobile manufacturer Opel , which was developed in collaboration between Fritz von Opel , Max Valier and Friedrich Wilhelm Sander and Kurt C. Volkhart and used in 1928 for test drives on the Berlin AVUS . "Rocket Fritz" Fritz von Opel drove the car and he succeeded with the vehicle h on 23 May 1928 238 km / a new world speed record set up.

technology

The test vehicle was propelled by 24 solid rocket rockets , which were mounted in the rear and contained 120 kilograms of propellant charge . The chassis was an Opel model 80 passenger car, with large stabilizing wings on the sides ensuring sufficient contact pressure.

gallery

  • Opel RAK2 in the Technik-Museum Speyer

  • Opel RAK2 in the Opel Center Berlin - Front

  • Opel RAK2 in the Opel Center Berlin - rear

  • Opel RAK2 in the Opel Center Berlin - Cockpit

Web links

Commons : Opel RAK2  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Facsimile - ADAC Motorwelt No. 20 of May 18, 1928 - page 9 (1928). Retrieved June 12, 2020 .
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