RDS-4 (Nuclear bomb)
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Description
The RDS-4 is a Soviet nuclear bomb that is usable in ground realistic battles. First tested on August 23, 1953, the RDS-4 was the Soviet Union's first mass-produced tactical nuclear weapon that can be dropped by a bomber.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
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General info
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| Mass | 2,983 kg |
The RDS-4 is a nuclear bomb that is capable of destroying the map and ending the game.
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
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Media
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Real-life test of the RDS-4 bomb during the Totskoye nuclear exercise
See also
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