«AT THE TIME OF BURNING MOTION IS TRANSMITTED»

Abstract

For the English full text of the article please see the attached PDF-File (English version follows Russian version).ABSTRACT «The facts relating to the ballistic properties of rockets are the result of observation, but they indicate the possibility of a mathematical theory of the design of rockets, - in a word, the possibility of rocket ballistics. But this science, which still needs to be created…», - wrote K. I. Konstantinov, a scientist and inventor in the field of rocketry and artillery. He made changes to the design of rockets and launchers, studied various powder compositions. Thanks to him, the production of all types of combat missiles was standardized and took to the assembly line. The range of Konstantinov rockets was four times greater than the old samples. His inventions include Konstantinov pendulum, an electroballistic installation, a chronoscope, a time relay. The famous Russian «Katyushas», which terrified the enemy in the Second World War, are the distant descendants of the rockets created at the Petersburg rocket establishment under the leadership of General Konstantinov. Keywords: theory of ballistics, rocket, artillery, chronoscope, electroballistic installation, Konstantinov pendulum, history.