A DIY engineer builds a V2 rocket's steam engine from World War II
Have you ever heard of the V2 rocket used by the Nazis during World War II? It was the first modern rocket ever built, as well as the first long-range ballistic missile to be actively used in conflict, and it was decades ahead of any other country in terms of engineering.
These rockets were designed in the intention of turning the tide of the war, which Germany was losing at the time. They flew too high and fast to intercept, which was one of the reasons why they were greatly feared.
The rockets were fired from German military bases to a height of around 50 miles, after which they fell to their targets at speeds of up to 3,500 mph. The V2 rocket attacks on London killed an estimated 9,000 civilians and military personnel, according to the Imperial War Museum in London.
In his latest video, YouTuber Integza, who develops and constructs all kinds of stuff, decided to build the steam turbine used in this World War II rocket. If you're curious to see how he accomplished it, make sure you watch the video embedded above, and as always, enjoy.