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The W54 nuclear warhead was used in the man-portable M-388 Davy Crockett projectile. The unusually small size of the warhead is apparent.The W54 was one of the smallest nuclear warheads deployed by the United States. It was a very compact implosion-type n

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W-59

by 计阳 | 2013-09-30

The W59 was an American thermonuclear warhead used on some Minuteman I ICBM missiles from 1962-1969, and planned to be used on the cancelled GAM-87 Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile.

W-32 Artillery Shell

by 计阳 | 2013-09-30

This Artillery Fired Nuclear Projectile was designed for 240mm Gun, without production units. Eventually this program was cancelled in May 1955.

Operation Arbor

by 燕婷 | 2013-09-30

Operation Arbor[1] was a series of 19 nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Test Site in 1973 and 1974. These tests followed the Toggle series and preceded Operation Bedrock.

Operation Toggle

by 燕婷 | 2013-09-30

Operation Toggle[1] was a series of 28 nuclear tests conducted in 1972 and 1973. All but Rio Blanco took place at the Nevada Test Site.

W-31 Warhead

by 计阳 | 2013-09-30

The W31 was an American nuclear warhead used for two US missiles and as an atomic demolition munition.