                  The BA 349B "NATTER"

The Bachem BA 349 Natter ("Adder") was intended to be a semi-
disposable rocket interceptor.  Top speed was 620 mph at
16,400 feet.  Basically, there was only enough fuel for the
Natter to reach bomber altitudes, make a pass or two, then
the pilot would eject as it had no landing gear.
The Natter was armed with 24 x 73mm "Foehn" rockets or 33 x
R4M 55mm rockets.  There was a proposal to give the Natter
2 x mk108 30mm cannon.

Created by Gregory M. "Sturmer" Smith