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The BV 246 was an experimental glide bomb developed by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was designed to be dropped a long distance from its target, thereby avoiding Allied figher opposition. This tail section may come from a "Radieschen" (Radish) variant, which was to home in on radars.

U.S. Army Air Forces shipped the components from Germany in 1945. It is not known when the Smithsonian acquired this artifact.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts Manufacturer Blohm & Voss
 Dimensions Approximate: 23.5 × 49.5 × 147.3cm (9 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 58 in.)
Storage (Rehoused on Aluminum Pallet): 157.5 × 153.7 × 85.1cm, 90.7kg (62 × 60 1/2 × 33 1/2 in., 200lb.)
 Materials Wood
Steel
Paint
 Inventory Number A20140170001 Credit Line Donor Unknown Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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