RDS-4 (Nuclear bomb)

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

• ☢Tu-4
• ☢IL-28
• ☢Su-7BKL

General info

Bomb Characteristics
Mass	2,983 kg
Explosive mass	0.01 kg
Explosive type	TNT

Despite the information on the in-game stat card, the RDS-4 is a nuclear bomb that is capable of destroying the map and ending the game.

Effective damage

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

Videos

RDS-4 nuclear test - Goosebumps
Real-life test of the RDS-4 bomb during the Totskoye nuclear exercise

See also

• ☢Mark 6
• ☢Mark 7
• ☢AN-52

External links

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