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Missile ships require more than V-weapon research

It would require cooperation between the German services that the scenario does not make likely.

Question

Could the Kriegsmarine become the first navy to field missile-armed warships by adapting V-1 or V-2 technology?

Short answer

It would require cooperation between the German services that the scenario does not make likely.

Notes

An early missile-armed ship depends on the relevant organisations working together. The answer doubts that Germany would coordinate that effort well enough to lead the field. Extra development time alone does not remove the institutional obstacle.