I Love Kit 63522 1/35 M65 280mm Atomic Cannon Atomic AnnieTheM65 Atomic Cannon, often calledAtomic Annie,was a towedartillerypiece built by theUnited Statesand capable of firing anucleardevice. It was developed in the early 1950s, at the beginning of theCo
I Love Kit 63522 1/35 M65 280mm Atomic Cannon Atomic Annie
TheM65 Atomic Cannon, often calledAtomic Annie,was a towedartillerypiece built by theUnited Statesand capable of firing anucleardevice. It was developed in the early 1950s, at the beginning of theCold War, and fielded by 1953 inEuropeandKorea.
The cannon was transported by two specially designed tractors, both capable of independent steering in the manner of some extra-long fire engines. Each of the tractors was rated at 375 hp, and the somewhat awkward combination could achieve speeds of 35 miles an hour and negotiate right angle turns on 28 ft wide, paved or packed roads. The artillery piece could be unlimbered in 15 minutes, then returned to traveling configuration in another 15 minutes.
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