21cm NEBELWERFER 42

21cm NEBELWERFER 42
Image: 21cm NbW 42
Year1942
Weapon TypeMultiple Rocket Launcher
Origin & DesignerGermany/Rheinmetall
Numbers Produced2.626
Crew4
Calibre210mm
Elevation-5° to +45°
Traverse24°
Breech[@breech]
Recoil[@recoil]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.300mm
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
Weight605 kg
Round Weight112.6 kg (Single Rocket)
Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of FireFive Rockets in Eight Seconds
Fifteen Rounds every Five
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum RangeMinimum Range: 500m
Maximum Range: 7.850m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised (Sd.Kfz. 10)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 21cm NbW 42 consisted of five barrels and each fired a 210mm rocket. Like the 15cm NbW 41, it utilised the PaK 36 carriage. It had special liner rails that allowed it to fire 150mm rockets. It was used in a similar role as the 15cm NbW 41.