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The Atomic Cannon, also known as the M65, was part of a series of artillery pieces developed during the Cold War to fire nuclear shells, with only 20 units ever produced.
The Atomic Cannon is an impressive 84 feet long and weighs over 83 tons, making it one of the largest artillery pieces ever built.
Despite its formidable design, the Atomic Cannon was never deployed in battle and was primarily used for testing and deterrence during the Cold War era.
The only live-fire test of the Atomic Cannon took place on May 25, 1953, at the Nevada Test Site, where it successfully fired a nuclear shell.
The Atomic Cannon is now a static display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque, serving as a reminder of Cold War tensions.
The cannon was designed to be transported by two specially modified trucks, allowing it to be moved to strategic locations as needed.
The cannon had a maximum range of approximately 20 miles, capable of delivering a nuclear payload over significant distances.
