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Henschel Hs 117 Schmetterling

Henschel · Surface-to-Air Missile / Anti-Aircraft Missile · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Henschel Hs 117 Schmetterling — Surface-to-Air Missile / Anti-Aircraft Missile
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The Henschel Hs 117 Schmetterling was a radio-guided German surface-to-air missile project developed during World War II. There was also an air-to-air version, the Hs 117H.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SAM
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Henschel
Primary Role
Surface-to-Air Missile / Anti-Aircraft Missile
Status
Retired
Produced
59
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
BMW 109-558 liquid-fuelled + 2x Schmidding solid boosters
Thrust / Power
3,748 lbf
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
13.9
Wingspan (ft)
6.7
MTOW (lb)
990
Max Speed (mph)
559
Max Speed (Mach)
0.73
Armament
55 lb warhead