Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
280 mm Atomic Cannon
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
1. 280 mm Atomic Cannon Marker
The 280MM Atomic Cannon was the largest nuclear capable mobile artillery piece manufactured by the United States. On May 25, 1953, a 280 mm cannon fired an atomic projectile a distance of 7 miles at the Nevada Test Site. Twenty 280mm cannons were manufactured.
Length: 84 ft. Weight: 86 tons Range: 15 - 19 miles
Warhead: Conventional or nuclear W-9, W-19
Stockpile Entry: 1953 Stockpile Retirement: 1963
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1953.
Location. 35° 3.908′ N, 106° 32.08′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Kirtland Air Force Base. Marker is on Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. A fee is necessary to access the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM 87123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. B-58 Hustler Pod (within shouting distance of this marker); B-52 Stratofortress (within shouting distance of this marker); B-52B Stratofortress 52-0013 (within shouting distance of this marker); Silverplate and Saddletree Bombers (within shouting
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
2. Colonel Henry F. Mumma Dedicatory Marker
The Atomic Cannon Exhibit is dedicated to
Colonel Henry F. Mumma
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ret.)
Museum Trustee
Trustee Emeritus
Museum Building Construction Manager
In thanksgiving and recognition for over 15 years of service to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, this Atomic Cannon 280mm Gun (Atomic Annie) is a fitting historical object to commemorate the military service of Col. Mumma. He started his long and distinguished military career in an Infantry Cannon Company during WWII, and later helped ensure this nuclear successor to those early cannons was able to defend the world during the Cold War in Europe.
Colonel Henry F. Mumma
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ret.)
Museum Trustee
Trustee Emeritus
Museum Building Construction Manager
In thanksgiving and recognition for over 15 years of service to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, this Atomic Cannon 280mm Gun (Atomic Annie) is a fitting historical object to commemorate the military service of Col. Mumma. He started his long and distinguished military career in an Infantry Cannon Company during WWII, and later helped ensure this nuclear successor to those early cannons was able to defend the world during the Cold War in Europe.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
3. 280 mm Atomic Cannon and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
