Glide Bomb, Blohm und Voss BV 246, Vertical Fin, Right
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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: 3.8 × 55.9 × 34.3cm (1 1/2 × 22 × 13 1/2 in.)
Storage (Rehoused on Aluminum Pallet): 153.7 × 157.5 × 85.1cm, 90.7kg (60 1/2 × 62 × 33 1/2 in., 200lb.) Materials
Wood
Paint Inventory Number
A20140170002
Credit Line
Donor Unknown
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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