V1 wings- why different lengths?

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The normal V-1 Fi-103 missile did not have ailerons; only the manned Re4 version did. And it flew with a "waddling" motion as a result.

At least one reference source says the V-1 had two different types of wings. One was straight and the other was tapered.

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