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W9

Atomic warhead used in the T-124 artillery round fired by the M65 280mm gun.
The decommissioned warheads were used to produce the T-4 (Mark 9) nuclear demolition munition.
Development continued with the W19 warhead for the T-315 missile.

Diameter / Diameter : 28 cm / 11 in
Length / Lenght : 138 cm / 54.8 in
Strength / Yield : 15 Kt
Fusing : Mechanical time delay airburst
Production / Manufacturing : 04/1952-11/1953
Manufactured : 80


Source: nuclearweaponarchive.org
en.wikipedia.org
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