Description M65 Atomic Cannon – “Atomic Annie” The M65 Atomic Cannon, widely known as “Atomic Annie,” is a heavy artillery piece developed by the United States, capable of firing nuclear projectiles. It was designed and built in the early 1950s at the dawn of the Cold War. The cannon was deployed in West Germany, South Korea, and Okinawa, Japan, between 1955 and 1962. The M65 was transported by two specially designed tractors, each with independent steering—one at the front and one at the rear. For firing, the cannon was lowered and stabilized directly on the ground. Technical Specifications: Mass: 78,410 kg Length: 26 m Width: 3 m Height: 3.71 m Firing Range: 30 km Model Details The offered paper model is in 1:48 scale. It consists of 48 A4 pages plus a color front cover. The set includes 29 sheets of model parts and 19 sheets of detailed assembly diagrams. An additional sheet is included, featuring a second design variant for the tractor bumpers, available at the builder’s discretion. The high level of detail and intricate design make this a complex project, with a difficulty rating of 5/5.
