Operation Grenadier
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Operation Grenadier
| Operation Grenadier | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| Test site | Nevada Test Site |
| Period | 1984-1985 |
| Number of tests | 17 |
| Test type | Underground |
| Navigation | |
| Previous test | Fusileer |
| Next test | Charioteer |
Operation Grenadier[1] was a series of 17 nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Test Site in 1984 and 1985. These tests followed the Fusileer series and preceded Charioteer. The individual blasts were:
| Name | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEJO | October 2, 1984 | < 20 kilotons |
| VILLITA | November 10, 1984 | < 20 kilotons |
| EGMONT | December 9, 1984 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| TIERRA | December 15, 1984 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| MINERO | December 20, 1984 | < 20 kilotons |
| VAUGHN | March 15, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| COTTAGE | March 23, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| HERMOSA | April 2, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| MISTY RAIN | April 6, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
| TOWANDA | May 2, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| SALUT | June 12, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| VILLE | June 12, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
| MARIBO | June 26, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
| SERENA | July 25, 1985 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| CEBRERO | August 14, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
| CHAMITA | August 17, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
| PONIL | September 27, 1985 | < 20 kilotons |
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