Operation Phalanx
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Operation Phalanx
| Operation Phalanx | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| Test Site | Nevada Test Site |
| Period | 1982-1983 |
| Number of Tests | 19 |
| Test Type | Underground |
| Navigation | |
| Previous Test | Praetorian |
| Next Test | Fusileer |
Operation Phalanx[1] was a series of 19 nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Test Site in 1982 and 1983. These tests followed the Praetorian series and preceded Fusileer. The individual blasts were:
| Name | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|
| SEYVAL | November 12 | < 20 kilotons |
| MANTECA | December 10 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| COALORA | February 11 | < 20 kilotons |
| CHEEDAM | February 17 | < 20 kilotons |
| CABRA | March 26 | 20 to 150 kilotons |
| TURQUOISE | April 14 | <150 kilotons |
| ARMADA | April 22 | < 20 kilotons |
| CROWDIE | May 5 | < 20 kilotons |
| MINI JADE | May 26 | < 20 kilotons |
| FAHADA | May 26 | < 20 kilotons |
| DANABLU | June 9 | < 20 kilotons |
| LABAN | August 3 | < 20 kilotons |
| SABADO | August 11 | < 20 kilotons |
| JARLSBERG | August 27 | < 20 kilotons |
| CHANCELLOR | September 1 | 143 kilotons |
| TOMME/MIDNIGHT ZEPHYR | September 21 | < 20 kilotons |
| BRANCO, BRANCO-HERKIMER | September 21 | < 20 kilotons |
| TECHADO | September 22 | <150 kilotons |
| NAVATA | September 29 | < 20 kilotons |
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