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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Bachem Ba 349 Natter
Here are some images plus a composite of Dragon models 1/48 scale Bachem Ba 349 Natter
(Viper). If there ever was a prime example of a desperation weapon the
Natter was it. Born out of necessity in 1944 in response to the ever
increasing daylight bombing attacks by the U.S. 8th Air Force the
disposable mostly wood Natter was designed to intercept enemy bombers
quickly and with deadly force firing it's 24 Fohn rockets mounted in the
nose of the craft. After which pilot along with engine would bail out
for later reuse. There was one major problem though, the Natter was a
little too fast. Due to its extreme climb rate pilots would invariably
black out. I find it amazing the kind of technological advancements that
are developed when desperation is breathing down your neck. Germany at
the later end of WWII is a prime example. In fact I believe that the
technological and scientific advancements Germany made contributed
greatly to the U.S and the U.S.S.Rs to becoming superpowers. The spoils
of war.
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4 comments:
I wonder if the pilots volunteered for this role?
They were probably ordered.
Maybe they were told it would be fun. Very nice dio.
Dave
Thanks again.
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