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Nachtjägers - Dragon 6089
pdelsoglio
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Mendoza, Argentina
Joined: November 13, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 07:55 AM UTC
Hi mates!

I just bought the Dragon's kit Nachtjäger - Berlin 1945. Could anybody tell me the name of the fancy weapon that has the guy to the left? I realize that is some sort of launcher, maybe similar to a panzerschreck, but... Did it really existed?



Thanks in advance.
acav
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Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: May 09, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 08:17 AM UTC
The nine barreled rocket launcher is called a FliegerFaust, designed as defence against low level air attacks.
I believe the weapon fired it's load in two distinct lots, first launching five rockets then sending the other four a split second later - this would have offered an awesome spread of firepower in the air if timed correctly; however, it would take very brave man to stand firm in the face of an air attack and launch the rockets at the critical moment...

There is more information here

HTH
bizzychicken
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Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: September 06, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 08:23 AM UTC
Cant remember name of it , Its an anti aircraft 2 " rocket laucher the first ever type of Stinger. I think if you go on Achtung German site ahd look up Panzerfust there is the name of it. The Germans were the 1st to invent alot of weapon systems. Hope this points you in the right direction Geraint
pdelsoglio
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Posted: Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 09:35 AM UTC
Folks, thanks a lot! That was the exact information I needed.

Thanks a lot, buddies!!!!

Pablo
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