The V-1 rocket had limited accuracy and was primarily used to target cities and industrial areas in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe.
It could be launched from ground-based ramps or aircraft. The ground-launched version was placed on launch ramps that pointed in the direction of the target. The aircraft-launched version was carried underneath a bomber aircraft and released over the target area.
The V-1 program was a precursor to more advanced rocket and missile development efforts that emerged after the war, ultimately leading to the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and space exploration vehicles.