This inert, new old stock (NOS) 40mm L/70 XM822 High-Explosive Prefragmented Proximity Projectile is a unique cutaway display piece, revealing its internal tungsten fragmentation matrix. Designed as a next-generation anti-aircraft and air defense round during the Cold War, the XM822 was tested by the U.S. military but never fielded, making this an extremely rare prototype collectible.
We have professionally cut away sections of the body to expose the prefragmented tungsten shrapnel, allowing for a detailed view of its advanced internal design. This one-of-a-kind cutaway is ideal for collectors, museums, and military historians who want to showcase the evolution of anti-aircraft munitions.
The 40mm L/70 automatic anti-aircraft gun, originally developed by Bofors, was a cornerstone of NATO air defense, protecting ships, ground installations, and armored vehicles against aerial threats. The XM822 HE Prefragmented Proximity Projectile was an advanced U.S. military prototype designed to increase the effectiveness of these weapons by utilizing:
Although the XM822 was extensively tested, it was ultimately not adopted, making it a rare piece of U.S. military ordnance development.
This cutaway inert XM822 round offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to examine Cold War-era ammunition technology. Unlike standard projectiles, this display piece exposes the advanced internal structure of the prefragmented tungsten shrapnel, giving collectors and historians a rare glimpse into the evolution of anti-aircraft munitions.
As a tested but never-fielded prototype, this round represents the cutting edge of Cold War air defense technology, making it a must-have for serious collectors, military museums, and ordnance enthusiasts.
Approx length 9", Approx width 2", Approx height 2", Approx weight 1lbs.
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