Saenger Silverbird Bomber

Eugen Sänger and Irene Bredt’s Silbervogel was a wartime study for a rocket-powered aircraft using a skipping or boost-glide trajectory for very long range. It was never built as an operational bomber. The concept became historically significant through later interest in high-speed atmospheric flight and spaceplanes, despite having no Second World War combat record.

The proposed aircraft would accelerate with rocket power and then exploit repeated atmospheric interactions to extend its trajectory. That idea created formidable problems of thermal protection, structural loads, propulsion, and guidance beyond what could be demonstrated during the war. Its projected transcontinental bombing mission remained theoretical. Postwar examination of German research drew attention to the concept, but later engineers had to confront limitations in the original calculations. Silbervogel’s importance lies in conceptual influence and the history of aerospace research rather than a completed prototype.

Finish and color

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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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