W60
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The W60 was designed to be the very small nuclear
warhead
of the Navy's long range Typhoon LR surface to air missile. Development started in 1959, and several fire safety issues delayed the XW-60's development. The Typhoon itself ran in to far more difficult development problems especially in the size and weight of the acquisition and fire control radars and systems. By late 1963 Typhoon was cancelled, with the XW-60 being terminated in March 1964.
Nuclear weapon
A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Both reactions release vast quantities of energy from relatively small amounts of matter. The first fission bomb test released the same amount...
warhead
Warhead
The term warhead refers to the explosive material and detonator that is delivered by a missile, rocket, or torpedo.- Etymology :During the early development of naval torpedoes, they could be equipped with an inert payload that was intended for use during training, test firing and exercises. This...
of the Navy's long range Typhoon LR surface to air missile. Development started in 1959, and several fire safety issues delayed the XW-60's development. The Typhoon itself ran in to far more difficult development problems especially in the size and weight of the acquisition and fire control radars and systems. By late 1963 Typhoon was cancelled, with the XW-60 being terminated in March 1964.