What was Operation Crossbow in ww2?
Crossbow was the code name in World War II for Anglo-American operations against the German long range reprisal weapons (V-weapons) programme. The main V-weapons were the V-1 flying bomb and V-2 rocket – these were launched against Britain from 1944 to 1945 and used against continental European targets as well.
How many V2 rockets are there?
V-2 rocket
| Aggregat-4 / Vergeltungswaffe-2 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 16 March 1942 – 1945 (Germany) Some assembled post-war |
| No. built | over 3,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12,500 kg (27,600 lb) |
How far could a V-2 rocket travel?
V-2 rocket
| Aggregat-4 / Vergeltungswaffe-2 | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 320 km (200 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 88 km (55 mi) maximum altitude on long-range trajectory 206 km (128 mi) maximum altitude if launched vertically |
| Maximum speed | Maximum: 5,760 km/h (3,580 mph) At impact: 2,880 km/h (1,790 mph) |
Did Spitfires tip the wings of V1?
It is thought that some pilots would not shoot down a flying bomb but instead use the tip of their aircraft’s wing to bump the wing of the V1 – throwing its gyroscope off kilter and in effect ramming the flying bomb out of the sky, forcing it to nosedive to the ground.
What is a B-25 bomber?
The B-25 was a high-level and low-level bomber, submarine patrol and photo reconnaissance aircraft, and even a fighter. North American Aviation produced just under 10,000 B-25s in a six-year span from 1939-1945.
What is a B-25 Mitchell?
The North American B-25 Mitchell, named after Brigadier General William “Billy” Mitchell, was a twin-engine bomber. However, over time it became much more than just a bomber. The B-25 was a high-level and low-level bomber, submarine patrol and photo reconnaissance aircraft, and even a fighter.
What is the difference between a B-25 and NA-40 bomber?
North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. Production: 9984. Twin-engined five-seat bomber to meet 1938 USAAC requirement for attack bomber. NA-40 was direct B-25 predecessor.
What was the J model of the B-25?
The J model was the most produced version of the B-25. It was a level bomber, which was the original design, but it included a transparent nose with one flexible and two fixed .50-cal. guns.