Z-gun/Z-rocket???? Standard CN MkI 5inch rocket ???

[Alex van de Wetering]

Guys,

I am looking for information about the "Z-gun" or "Z-rocket" used for canal defense along the English Channel. Especially measurements and pictures would be very helpfull.

Also I am looking for info on a certain "Standard CN MkI 5inch rocket". Is someone familiar with this type of rocket? Was this used in combination with the Z-gun?

I think a modified Z-gun might have been used for the mine-clearing "Conger" carrier. We are looking for info to prove this and for measurements to reproduce it to complete the Overloon museum Conger carrier.

Alex



source: www.iwmcollections.org.uk

[Alex van de Wetering]

I just wanted to place this one on top again, because we haven't been able to find any info yet.

Can anyone shed some light on these Z-rockets? What size of rockets did they use? Does anyone have any measurements of this thing or a picture of one armed with a rocket?




source: www.undergroundkent.co.uk


Alex

[gcrossley]

Hi Alex,

This page has some illustrations of the Z-Rocket, and illustrations of markings on the 3.5 and 5 inch rockets further down the page.

You may be able to get more information from the page author.

An Illustrated Treatise on Ammunition and Ordnance

Hope it helps,

Cheers,

Gord