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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | The Mark 7 nuclear bomb, developed during the mid-1950s in the midst of the Cold War, was | + | The Mark 7 nuclear bomb, developed during the mid-1950s in the midst of the Cold War, was the first tactical nuclear bomb adopted by USA armed forces. Intended to be delivered by fighter-bombers using toss bombing method, it weighted just 1600 lb (730 kg), was streamlined and had retractable stabilizer. Different fissile material assemblies (called "pits") allowed variable yields of 8, 19, 22, 30, 31, and 61 kilotons. In form of W7 warhead it was also used on rockets, depth charges and MGM-5 Corporal ballistic missile. |
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| + | Under USA-UK agreement, Mark 7 bombs were used on British [[Canberra (Family)|Canberra]] jet bombers stationed in West Germany. | ||
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Revision as of 14:41, 22 December 2023
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Contents
Description
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Vehicles equipped with this weapon
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General info
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Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
The Mark 7 nuclear bomb, developed during the mid-1950s in the midst of the Cold War, was the first tactical nuclear bomb adopted by USA armed forces. Intended to be delivered by fighter-bombers using toss bombing method, it weighted just 1600 lb (730 kg), was streamlined and had retractable stabilizer. Different fissile material assemblies (called "pits") allowed variable yields of 8, 19, 22, 30, 31, and 61 kilotons. In form of W7 warhead it was also used on rockets, depth charges and MGM-5 Corporal ballistic missile.
Under USA-UK agreement, Mark 7 bombs were used on British Canberra jet bombers stationed in West Germany.
Media
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See also
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