RP-3

The RP-3 was a British air-to-ground rocket projectile introduced during the Second World War. The "3 inch" designation referred to the nominal diameter of the rocket motor tube. The use of a 60 lb (27 kg) warhead gave rise to the alternative name of the "60-pound rocket". Though an air-to-ground weapon, it saw limited use in other roles. They were generally used by British fighter-bomber aircraft against targets such as tanks, trains, motor transport and buildings, as well as by Coastal Command and Royal Navy aircraft against U-boats and ships.

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1943 — 1968  Wikimedia, Wikidata
Rocket Projectile 3 inch
mass 37 kilogram, length 140 centimetre, 
air-to-ground rocket, United Kingdom, 

air-to-ground rocket, Hurricane, M39 cannon, 

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Location: KML, Cluster Map, Maps,

1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

1943 — 1968 RP-3

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

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Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH17876 (cropped)

3 in RP Attaching 60 pdr Warheads

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. CL445

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13183

31 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter loading practice RP-3 Coomalie Creek NT Nov 1944 AWM NWA0672 (cropped)

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. CL443

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13180

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH17876 (cropped 2)

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13179

Saab B 17A from Karlsborg armed with British RP-3 rockets, trials 1946.

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commons	image		Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH17876 (cropped)		Commons
commons	image		3 in RP Attaching 60 pdr Warheads		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. CL445		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13183		Commons
commons	image		31 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter loading practice RP-3 Coomalie Creek NT Nov 1944 AWM NWA0672 (cropped)		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. CL443		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13180		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH17876 (cropped 2)		Commons
commons	image		Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. CH13179		Commons
commons	image		Saab B 17A from Karlsborg armed with British RP-3 rockets, trials 1946.		Commons