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Schmetterling |
 | | In 25 September 1942 Goering authorised development of four types of surface to air missiles: unguided rockets (Taifun), target-seeking guided rockets (Enzian); operator optically-guidedockets (Rheintochter and Schmetterling); and radar-guided rockets (Wasserfall). |
| | Schmetterling, dubbed the Hs-117 by manufacturer Henschel, was conceived by Professor Wagner in 1941. |
| | Although smaller than the Wasserfall, the specification was nearly the same, calling for intercept of aircraft flying up to 760 kph. |
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