MGR-3 (XM51) Little John Rocket (318mm) and M34 Towed Launcher, U. S. Army, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona

            The rocket that became known as the MGR-3 Little John  was first known a XM51 (X for experimental) when it was field tested at Yuma Proving Ground from 1958-1959. The MGR-3 Little John was delivered to field units in 1961 and remained in the regular Army's weapons inventory until 1969. It was launched from a towed M34 Rocket Launcher and  could carry either nuclear or conventional warheads. The Little John was a free flight artillery rocket designed to deliver the explosive power of heavy artillery. The Little John Rocket was the Army's smallest nuclear-capable rocket. It was designed primarily for use in airborne assault operations,  (Source; U. S. Army) 
   

Taken in: United States / Arizona / Kinter (show map)

Taken on: March 19, 2024

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U. S. Army

Arizona

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Cold War

surface to surface missile

MGR-3 Rocket

Little John Rocket (318mm)

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