Watervliet Arsenal Museum - Nuclear Weapons / 01 8 inch M753 Nuclear Projectile, M422 Nuclear Projectile
Bill Maloney
1/8/2014

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01 8 inch M753 Nuclear Projectile, M422 Nuclear Projectile

8 Inch M753 W79 Enhanced Radiation Nuclear Projectile Specifications:

Length: 43 inches
Diameter: 8 inches
Weight: 215lbs
Warhead: Pu 239/Uranium + Tritium Boosted
Nuclear Yeild: Selectable from Hundreds of tons to two kilotons
Range: 9 miles, 18 miles with rocket assist motor
Lethality:
Armament:
M110 8 inch self propelled howitzer
Entered Service: 1981
Unit Cost: $

8 Inch M422 Projectile Specifications:

Length: 37 inches
Diameter: 8 inches
Weight: 243lbs
Warhead: Gun type
Nuclear Yeild: Selectable from 5 to 40 kilotons
Range: 9 miles
Lethality:
Armament:
M110 8 inch self propelled howitzer
Entered Service: 1957
Unit Cost: $