Research of military use of long-range rockets began when the graduate studies of Wernher von Braun were noticed by the German Army. A series of prototypes culminated in the A4, which …

Jan 16, 2025 · V-2 rocket, German ballistic missile of World War II, the forerunner of modern space rockets and long-range missiles. After the war, both the United States and the Soviet …

This rocket engine powered Germany's V-2 "Vengeance Weapon" during World War II. The engine was a technical achievement, using high-speed pumps to move large volumes of fuel …

Mar 29, 2022 · The V2 rocket was the world's first large-scale liquid-propellant rocket, developed between 1936 and 1942 in Nazi Germany.

Mar 10, 2021 · The V-2 rocket (German: Vergeltungswaffe 2) was the first ballistic missile and first man-made object to achieve sub-orbital spaceflight, the progenitor of all modern rockets …

Mar 16, 2018 · The eventual result would be the world's first guided ballistic missile, the V-2 rocket. Originally known as the A4, the V-2 featured a range of 200 miles and a maximum …

Aug 2, 2016 · The V-2 ballistic missile (known to its designers as the A4) was the world's first operational liquid fuel rocket. It represented an enormous quantum leap in technology, …

The V-2 rocket was a manifestation of the Nazi's pursuit of a 'wonder weapon' that could alter the course of World War II. With its innovative design, unparalleled range, and significant …

Jun 11, 2021 · The V2 rocket was the first ballistic guided missile to use advanced rocket technology and to be used in war by the Nazi’s against the Allies. Developed by Wernher von …

Jun 21, 2021 · The V-2 was a liquid-fueled rocket that stood 14 meters tall. It had a launchpad mass of nearly 12,700 kg and carried a 738 kg explosive warhead. It traveled at supersonic …