280mm Atomic Cannon

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Atomic Cannon

The Atomic Cannon was the largest nuclear capable mobile artillery piece manufactured by the U.S. On 25 May 1953, a 280 mm cannon fired an atomic projectile 7 miles at the Nevada Test Site. Twenty 280 mm cannons were manufactured.

 
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