W82 warhead

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    The W82 (also known as the XM785 shell) was a low-yield tactical nuclear warhead developed by the United States and designed to be used in a 155 mm artillery shell. It was conceived as a more flexible replacement for the W48, the previous generation of 155 mm nuclear artillery shell.

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    The W82, also known as the XM785 shell, is a low-yield tactical nuclear warhead developed by the United States. It was designed for use in a 155 mm artillery shell, serving as a more flexible replacement for the W48.

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