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

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: $