Us navy nautical skills course quartermaster navedtra 14338. I had built some of kits back in the 1960s, like an army wreckerrecovery truck, and thought how the company wrote on. Supervillain secret weapons by order of congress produced the 280mm m65 atomic cannon, affectionately called atomic annie, which rolled off the assembly line on october 15th, 1952. We have 3 vizio m65c1 manuals available for free pdf download. Atomic cannon moved from ordnance continuation page 2 on 26 aug 2003 what follows requires updating see the atomic cannon continuation page 1 for more current info. This atomic cannon reissue is molded in light gray styrene and presented on eight parts trees duplicate trees not shown here. The m65 atomic cannon, often called atomic annie, is shown being tested as part of operation upshotknothole. Image used to illustrate the details of the m65 atomic cannon 280mm towed artillery system pic1 m65 atomic cannon 280mm towed artillery system image pic1 image. The weapon is intended for hand held or blpod supported firing. This was followed by nucleartipped corporal and honest john missiles. M65 280mm atomic cannon atomic annie, trumpeter 63522.
This was a series of eleven nuclear test shots conducted in 1953 at the nevada test site. The quickest method for finding the service manual you need for your model is to use the search box above. The m65 cannon could be prepared for firing in 15 minutes, and the weapons range was about 32km. Nuclear artillery is a subset of limitedyield tactical nuclear weapons, in particular those weapons that are launched from the ground at battlefield targets. Ww ii gmc wrecker trucks, gasoline tank trucks and afkwx353 coe truck by verlag jochen vollert tankograd publishing.
Dec 22, 2011 m65 atomic cannon testing of transport and firing. The latest one will be a surprise to many a 172 scale kit of the m65 atomic cannon, commonly. The man you reference is quite correct as atomic annie was known as able annie before she fired at frenchman flat in 1953 so that name would not have been in use then. The m65 atomic cannon, often called atomic annie,3 was an artillery piece built by the united states and capable of firing a nuclear device. In the inaugural parade were 65 bands, 50 state floats with 5,000 private citizens, 22,000 service men and women, 350 horses, 3 elephants, an alaskan dog team and one m65 atomic cannon no doubt a reminder to the soviets and the chinese. Army gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm, m65 atomic annie technical manual series 6008 tankograd publishing 2006 isbn. The us m65 atomic cannon 280mm guns designed to fire nucleararmed shells, by the united states during the cold war. Pdf, ebook, free books to download, user guard, ebook, books, manual, combbind, c50, manual.
The m65 atomic cannon 280mm towed artillery tankpedia. Jan 07, 2018 o o m65 o canhao atomico, often called atomic annie, was a towed artillery piece built by the united states and capable of firing a nuclear device. If you want to forward this site to anyone, you can do so by clicking on the email this site button below. Army ordnance corps supply catalogues used from about 1930 to about 1958. Contact us public affairs social media guide join faqs ako.
Nuclear artillery is commonly associated with shells delivered by a cannon, but in a technical sense shortrange artillery rockets or. Army ordnance center at aberdeen during the cold war. The united states constructed twenty of these weapons and deployed them to europe and korea as deterrents against a communist invasion. Army 280 mm gun is the largest piece of mobile field artillery that the u. Popular brands manualslib has more than 4028703 manuals from more than 90698 brands.
Army weapons and materiel, by their standard nomenclature list snl group and individual designations an alphanumeric nomenclature system used in the u. The limited warranty set forth below is given by canon u. To get the most out of your new vizio product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. The weapon has both power and manual elevating and ramming mechanisms. The m65 atomic cannon atomic annie at fort sill since 1964 is moving. Us army gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm m65 atomic annie technical manual series, 6008. M65 280mm heavy motorized gun, us army artillery museum, ft. Sill m65 atomic annie cannon images from tankograd technical manual. Jan 07, 2018 the m65 atomic cannon, often called atomic annie, was a towed artillery piece built by the united states and capable of firing a nuclear device. Printer, digital camera, all in one printer, camcorder.
The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. Nevertheless, this prestige american weapon remained in service until 1963. It was developed in the early 1950s, at the beginning of the cold war, and fielded, between april 1955 and december 1962, in west germany, south korea and on okinawa. The technical division laboratory at the picatinny arsenal would be renamed the samuel feltman laboratories. M65 atomic cannon images of war kindle edition by doyle, david.
As a result, the army began developing and deploying tactical nuclear weapon systems in europe, beginning with the m65 atomic cannon capable of firing nuclear shells weighing 600800 pounds, with yields of fifteen kilotons. Ww ii m32, m31b1, m32b2, m32b3 tank recovery vehicles by verlag jochen vollert tankograd publishing 26 tankograd technical manual series 6027 u. To prevent your display from being damaged, the following instructions should be. Detailed technical and historical description of military vehicles. On january 20 1953 eisenhower became president of the united states. In 1953, the first m65 successfully fired a 15 kiloton nuclear artillery shell shot grable at the nevada test site. Oct 12, 2011 architect paul gaertner built this beautiful 172 scale replica of the socalled atomic annie us m65 nuclearcapable 280mm artillery piece, and its two speciallybuilt tractors. There are no related products covering the m65 280 mm atomic cannon in 1. Manuals covering electronic and mechanical products, instructions on mixing or blending items, and instruction sets for software and computer items are all included.
A total of twenty cannons were built, with about ten to sixteen reports vary sent to germany in the mid. Manualslib has more than 4028703 manuals from more than 90698 brands. Truly, the m65 was the strangest weapon that the ordnance corps of the department of the army ever produced. Tactics, techniques, and procedures for the field artillery manual.
In may 1953, the upshotknothole tests proved that the m65 atomic cannon could fire a 16 kiloton yield nuclear weapon seven miles 11. The july 1943 ordnance publications for supply index opsi page2 explains that the index of standard. This heavy, mobile, longrange gun was developed to fire the w9 15 kiloton atomic 280mm projectile t124. At least 20 systems were produced, although the development of rocket and missilebased nuclear artillery quickly made the m65 obsolete. Please click on the buttons above to see images, articles, video, links, and more about this interesting cold war nuclear deterrent of the 1950s and 60s. M65 atomic cannon, aka atomic annie officially labeled the m65 and nicknamed atomic annie, the gun wound up being the largest roadmobile artillery the u. Nov 02, 20 circa 1952, the us m65 atomic cannon, was a towed artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear device.
It followed operation ivy and preceded operation castle. Driving safely use of your tablet remote while driving may cause distractions and may be prohibited in some places. Series 6000 technical manuals tankograd publishing. Nuclear artillery is commonly associated with shells delivered by a cannon, but in a technical sense shortrange artillery rockets or tactical ballistic missiles are also included. M65 280mm atomic cannon atomic annie, trumpeter 63522 2019. User manuals, seiko watch operating guides and service manuals. Click on an alphabet below to see the full list of brands starting with that letter. M65 atomic cannon delivering 280mm w9 and w19 nuclear shells.
The m65 atomic cannon, often called atomic annie, was a towed artillery piece built by the united states and capable of firing a nuclear device. Driving safely is your primary responsibility, but if using your. It used the same warhead that oppenheimer had helped create. The internet archive manual library is a collection of manuals, instructions, walkthroughs and datasheets for a massive spectrum of items. Us army gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm m65 atomic annie technical manual series, 6008 michael franz on. Oct 21, 2003 supervillain secret weapons by order of congress produced the 280mm m65 atomic cannon, affectionately called atomic annie, which rolled off the assembly line on october 15th, 1952. The weapon is also capable of being fired from standard mounts. One such kit that did get reissued briefly many years ago is this renwall atomic cannon. Atomic annie on the move article the united states army. The t1 heavy motorized gun was the experimental model of the m65 atomic cannon. Yamaha rxv692 service manual 37 mb krups fme4 instruction manual 312 mb bosch wff 2000 manual pdf 202 mb resturant guide to brighton 269 mb northstar m1 user manual 261 mb cnb ap800ir guide pdf 245 mb phillips cd cleaner manual 290 mb. The m65 atomic cannon, often called atomic annie, was an artillery piece built by the united states and capable of firing a nuclear device. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. M65 atomic annie gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm, dragon 7484.
In the inaugural parade were 65 bands, 50 state floats with 5,000 private citizens, 22,000 service men and women, 350 horses, 3 elephants, an alaskan dog team and one m65 atomic cannon no doubt a. It was developed in the early 1950s, at the beginning of the cold war, and fielded, by 1953, in europe and south korea. M65 atomic cannon atomic annie the atomic cannon, the armys largest artillery gun, was capable of firing both conventional and atomic warheads. Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the equipment, are sold as is without warranty of any kind by canon usa, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Always comply with local laws and regulations when driving. Image used to illustrate the details of the m65 atomic cannon 280mm towed artillery system pic1. Truly, the m65 was the strangest weapon that the ordnance corps of. This weapon was the m65 280mm motorized heavy gun, also known as the atomic cannon. I had built some of kits back in the 1960s, like an army wreckerrecovery truck, and thought how the company wrote on its box tops that the kits were right from the blueprints. Circa 1952, the us m65 atomic cannon, was a towed artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear device. Canon usa with respect to canon consumer digital video equipment the equipment purchased in the united states. The 280mm m65 was taken out of service by the army in 1963, ten years after it became the worlds first artillery piece to livefire a nuclear shell.
It would be deployed starting in 1953 in europe and korea. Us army gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm m65 atomic annie. The m28m29 davy crockett nuclear weapon system the. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Main contents introduction detail of t1 prototype 240mm gun development of t10 m249 m250 trailer development and testing of m65 operation of atomic cannon atomic cannon detail atomic cannon, trailer. Army gun, heavy, motorized, 280mm, m65 atomic annie. This field manual fm explains all aspects of the cannon gunnery problem and. From development to production and operation, tankograds technical manual series can be understood in detail and is recommended. A few months ago i was wondering whatever became of renwal. If you have questions about the atomic cannon, or have materials to donate to this site, please contact me at.
I need to know how to set up the lacrosse atomic c. It originally applied only to the specific cannon that fired the nuclear test shot but was later popularly applied to the m65 in general. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase. Important safety instructions your display is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. When reading this manual when you see this symbol, please read the accompanying important warning or notice. Us navy nutrition and weight control self study guide navpers 15602b 1996 ww. In may of 1950, the watervliet arsenal began designing the 280mm gun t1 for the u.
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