German Panzergrenadier-Fliegerfaust

The Fliegerfaust was a late-war German attempt to give infantry a portable weapon against low-flying aircraft. Its clustered launching tubes fired small unguided rockets rather than guided surface-to-air missiles. Development and very limited production occurred as Germany’s military position collapsed. It did not become a mature, widely fielded air-defense system. A soldier carrying it represents an experimental late-war capability, and any broad operational use belongs to an alternate development scenario rather than established battlefield service.

Unguided projectiles required a favorable firing opportunity and did not offer the target-seeking capability associated with later man-portable air-defense missiles. The idea nevertheless illustrates the urgent late-war search for infantry protection against Allied aviation.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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