Hilly Richter German Rocketry Papers

Collection — Box: Short Collection 20

Identifier: 1333

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This document, entitled "Auftriebs verteilung Richtung flugeltiefe auf grund der theorie der dunnen Profile," explores the theory of rocket lift distribution and flight direction. It contains 164 handwritten pages including a number of charts and graphs.

Dates

January 1, 1942

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research

Biographical / Historical

During World War II Germany succeeded in making great technological advances in aeronautics. Civilian and military efforts in the field of rocketry in all other nations paled in comparison to the German effort. On October 3, 1942, the first A-4 was tested by Germany with complete success. The A-4 rocket reached an altitutde of 50 miles and flew a distance of 120 miles. The A-4, later named V-2, would go on to lay the cornerstone of modern rocketry.