Four powder jet assited take-off (JATO) units delivering a total of 6,000 kg. of thrust for 4 seconds are used to launch the Enzian. The JATO's produced by Rheinmetale-Borsig weigh 80 pounds each. They are attached by explosive bolts which release the cases by firing at the end of burning. Small wings fitted to the JATO's assist in the jettisoning.