you need to watch this if you're a W2 history buff the V1 rocket was a game Cher let's dive in the V1 rocket also known as the buzz bomb was Germany's secret weapon during W2 launched in 1944 this missile was designed to strike fear into the hearts of the Allies it was the world's first cruise missile capable of flying over 150 Mi at 400 mph powered by a pulsejet engine it emitted a distinctive buzzing sound hence the nickname the V1 was primarily targeted at London aiming to break British morale while its accuracy wasn't perfect the psychological impact was immense over 9,000 v1s were launched causing significant destruction and casualties but here's the kicker the V1 paved the way for modern guided missiles a testament to its historical significance so next time you hear about missile technology