Hitler's Flying Saucers - Fact or Fantasy?
Mark Felton Productions・2 minutes read
German engineers during World War II developed advanced aircraft like the rocket interceptor Messerschmitt 163 and the V2 ballistic missile, with projects that included circular aircraft designs inspired by the Fokkerwolf FW61 helicopter tested in Prague and Berlin. Despite testimonies and evidence of flying disc projects, all machines were destroyed as the Red Army advanced in April 1945, with post-war attempts to interest the Americans and Soviets in flying disc designs facing patent delays in the US.
Insights
- German engineers during World War II, such as Josef Andreas Epp, developed innovative circular aircraft designs like the "Flugkreisel," showcasing advanced aeronautical engineering capabilities and pushing the boundaries of aviation technology.
- Despite the promising advancements in flying disc projects by engineers like Epp, Schriever, and Habermohl, the imminent threat of the Red Army led to the abrupt abandonment of these projects in April 1945, marking a significant shift in aeronautical innovation during the war and subsequent patent challenges post-war.
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What advanced vehicles did Germans create in World War II?
Rocket interceptor and ballistic missile.
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