3.5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket

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The 3.5-inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket, or 3.5-Inch FFAR, was an American rocket developed during World War II to allow aircraft to attack enemy submarines at range. The rocket proved an operational success, and spawned several improved versions for use against surface and land targets.

TBF underwing rockets CVE-9 1944TBF underwing rockets CVE-9 1944
Wing of an Vought F4U Corsair of MAG-33 loaded with five-inch rockets.Wing of an Vought F4U Corsair of MAG-33 loaded with five-inch rockets.
Corsair fighter firing on OkinawaCorsair fighter firing on Okinawa
FFAR Mk4FFAR Mk4
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    commonsimageTBF underwing rockets CVE-9 1944 Commons
    commonsimageWing of an Vought F4U Corsair of MAG-33 loaded with five-inch rockets. Commons
    commonsimageCorsair fighter firing on Okinawa Commons
    commonsimageFFAR Mk4 Commons