RZ 65
The RZ 65 on-board rocket was a twist-stabilized unguided air-to-air rocket with a solid rocket motor. Development began in 1941 under the direction of Klein at Rheinmetall-Borsig .
The air combat missile RZ 65 was designated as "RZ = smoke cylinder" for camouflage within this development series.
Only a few specimens were made for testing. In comparative shooting with the MG FF , the RZ 65 achieved poorer values, which meant that only a small number were used for troop trials. The field of application of this on-board missile was originally ground targets, but by changing the warhead it could also be used against air targets.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Detailed history of the development of RZ 65 ( Memento from September 28, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
Web links
- Overview of the parallel developments to RZ 65
- Smoke cylinder RZ 65 at germanluftwaffe.com