W88
W88
Warheads
Basic Information
Name
W88
Designation
W88
Alternate Designation
W88 ALT 370
Equipment Type
Warheads
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The W88 is a compact, thermonuclear warhead developed in the 1970s having a maximum yield of 475 kiloton and intended to fit into MIRVed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) such as the US Navy’s Trident II. The W88 is the most advanced nuclear warhead produced by the United States of America. The United States intends to upgrade the W88 warhead (W88 ALT 370) between 2019 and 2024. The new warhead may have a lower yield to be used as a tactical nuclear warhead deployed by the Trident II missile.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Warheads
Status
Active
Also Known As
W88 ALT 370
Origin
United States of America
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1990
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
550 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
1.8 meter
Mass — Weight
360 kilogram
Yield — Yield
475 kiloton
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003582
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.8 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
360 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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