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    V-2 rocket

    World's first long-range ballistic missile

    "V-2" redirects here. For other uses, see V2.

    V2

    Peenemünde Museumreplica of V2

    TypeSingle-stage ballistic missile
    Place of originNazi Germany
    In service1944–1952
    Used by
    DesignerPeenemünde Army Research Center
    ManufacturerMittelwerk GmbH
    Unit cost
    Produced
    • 16 March 1942 – 1945 (Nazi)
    • Some assembled post-war
    No. builtOver 3,000
    Mass12,500 kg (27,600 lb)
    Length14 m (45 ft 11 in)
    Diameter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
    Wingspan3.56 m (11 ft 8 in)
    Warhead1,000 kg (2,200 lb); Amatol (explosive weight: 910 kg)

    Detonation
    mechanism

    		Impact
    Propellant

    Operational
    range

    		320 km (200 mi)
    Flight altitude
    • 88 km (55 mi) maximum altitude on long-range trajectory
    • 206 km (128 mi) maximum altitude if laun