He-111's carrying V-1 flying bombs (Flakzielgerät 76 (FZG-76)

[SOLIDKREATE]

I just saw these images while doing a Google search for He-111's in Stalingrad so I could make some more emblems tonight and I came across two very interesting photos. This is the first time I have ever seen this.

 

 

  

Edited November 12, 2013 by Erg./JG54_SPEKTRE

[JaMz]

Nice find..

 

I'm guessing that would of been a nightmare to fly with those hanging off yer!

[MiloMorai]

The British developed an AWACS system to counter these a/c flying out of Holland.

 

Radar equipped Wellingtons would fly out over the North Sea and direct the interceptors to the He111s.

[LukeFF]

I have a really nice scale model He 111 with attached V-1 sitting above my computer monitor.

[SOLIDKREATE]

I'm wondering how that bird even got off the ground let alone have enough wing loading to stay up with 10% of the win surface being covered (combined). Were they only in Holland or did the serve in Russia too, anyone know? 

[LukeFF]

I'm wondering how that bird even got off the ground let alone have enough wing loading to stay up with 10% of the win surface being covered (combined). Were they only in Holland or did the serve in Russia too, anyone know? 

 

I believe they were all in Holland.

[Cybermat47]

I'm wondering how that bird even got off the ground let alone have enough wing loading to stay up with 10% of the win surface being covered (combined).

I think that they had rocket-assisted take-off.

 

I've seen footage of them. Beautiful wellen camoflage.

[Lord_Haw-Haw]

I can imagine flying them would be sort of like flying in IL2 1946 the Ju 88 with the 2 x SC2000 a constant fight.

[MiloMorai]

 

 

Wouldn't the wing of the V1 generate some lift?

The V1 was ~1400kg less than the maximum external store capacity.

 

[Finkeren]

I'm wondering how that bird even got off the ground let alone have enough wing loading to stay up with 10% of the win surface being covered (combined). Were they only in Holland or did the serve in Russia too, anyone know? 

They propably used roocket assisted take off, but honestly I don't think the worst problem would be the covered wing surface.

 

If you look at the drawing, there's quite a bit of space between the V-1 and the underside of the wing. Of course the close proximity to the wing does obstruct airflow to a certain degree and propably does reduce lift, but it won't render part of the wing completely useless. Also take into account, that the wings of the V-1s themselves generate at least enough lift to carry the weight of the bomb itself.

 

My guess is, that the biggest issue would be the weight and especially the drag. Acceleration must have been severely hampered.

Edited November 18, 2013 by Finkeren