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Nuclear Weapons
This category is for questions about weapons that use nuclear fission or fusion to gain explosive power.
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Do F22 raptors carry nuclear warheads?
Yes, the F22 Raptor does have nuclear capability.
Conventional weapons it carries are the AIM-120 AMRAAM air to air missile, and the AIM-9 Sidewinder. For ground attacks the F-22 Raptor carries the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb and the 1000-lb JDAM. It's also equipped with a 20mm M61A2 Vulcan cannon.
The B61 nuclear bomb can fit inside the F-22 Raptor's weapons bays and will also be carried by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. The B61 nuclear bomb is one of the primary thermonuclear weapons in the U.S. stockpile. It is an intermediate-yield strategic and tactical nuclear weapon featuring a two-stage radiation implosion design.[1] The B61 is a variable yield bomb (0.3 to 340 kiloton yield in various versions and settings) designed for carriage by high-speed aircraft. It has a streamlined casing capable of withstanding supersonic flight speeds. The weapon is 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m) long, with a diameter of about 13 inches (33 cm). Basic weight is about 700 pounds (320 kg), although the weights of individual weapons may vary depending on version and fuse/retardation configuration. -From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When were nuclear bombs invented?
The atomic bomb was invented in 1933 by Leo Szilard, but could not be built until 1945.
The hydrogen bomb was invented in 1943 during discussions of possible atomic bomb designs (but it was not recorded who proposed the idea, although Edward Teller became its main proponent), but could not be built until 1952.
During the Cold War which US cities were Soviet nuclear targets?
All population centers were targets of opportunity. Several were priority targets that required special attention such as:
- Washington, DC, the National Capital
- Omaha, Nebraska which was the home of the Strategic Air Command.
- New York City as the Free Words Financial center,
- Colorado Springs, Colorado as the home of the North American Air Defense Command.
- Minot, North Dakota as a major Strategic Air Command base
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the main main manufacturing city in America, and because of its steel industry, which was used to help make weapons
- And a long list of US towns that some Americans haven't heard of, but were known targets to the USSR.
Does Britain have nuclear weapons?
Yes. Both strategic & tactical nuclear weapons. Great Britain has been a nuclear power since the end of the Second World War. The US & Britain cooperated in the secret nuclear program during WW2 that created the first atomic bombs.
Where was the nuclear bomb tested?
Many places:
- US - New Mexico, Pacific, Nevada, Atlantic, space, etc.
- USSR - Siberia, Novya Zemla, etc.
- UK - Australia, Pacific, etc.
- France - Sahara.
- China
- etc.
How many nuclear bombs have ever been detonated?
Including atomic shells from cannons, and other devices, approximately two thousand.
Who has more nukes America or Russia?
Russia has more nukes then the United States of America. Russia also has the biggest stock pile of nukes in the world. Russia also holds the record for making and blowing up the biggest nuke in the world called the Tsar bomb.
OK an example of the above are propaganda of countries, rumours etc.
The real amount of nukes will never be known or revealed truthfully by any country. What we know: America, better funded, better military funded, better allies, beat Russia in cold war, this meant Russia were to sign a TYPE of treaty, as we know it destroyed communism, and brought capitalism, what America wanted, and so the soviet union fell, screwing their resources, funding was messed, from the other countries, empire fell, loss of allies. And America counter acted and created NATO- north Atlantic treaty organisation, which meant that if communism was to rise, the other 14 countries in it would help America to fight communism and screw Russia up. so they could never become near to be a superpower ever again. This was the point where it was, Russia or America, now its America for good to be a superpower. America created the first atom bomb, made by the Manhattan project, group of scientists, EINSTEIN DID NOT MAKE IT THEY ONLY REFERRED TO HIS THEORY E=MC2, then Russia went and made theirs. So we know, Russia was screwed and unlikely to have more than America, America is stronger than ever, and wasn't screwed like Russia in that particular war. So if i personally had to choose, i would choose America, they have the most, best funded which gives reasons why they would, best supplier of weapons to 3rd world countries, loads of empire, England etc. So Russia wouldn't have more nuclear weapons etc, from the loss of empire( soviet Union), money, army. Hope it helped!
Why are nuclear weapons a good thing?
Nuclear weapons are a good thing for the United States because they prevent others from using nuclear weapons on the US. In general, the world would probably be a better place without nuclear weapons if it weren't for the fact that they lead to research in all fields of Nuclear Engineering, like Nuclear Power plants and Nuclear Physics. Since nuclear weapons already exist in the world, for the US to get rid of their nuclear weapons would be unwise. Countries that dislike nuclear weapons or even radical terrorist cells and organizations would now have no reason not to launch a nuclear warhead at the US since no retaliation would occur. The strategy of nuclear weapons preventing others from using them against the US is called the Deterrent Strategy.
Does Egypt have nuclear weapons?
Egypt is not believed or suspected to have nuclear weapons, or a nuclear weapons program, at this time (May 2009). See Related Link for a discussion of the world's nuclear powers.
What is top speed of nuclear powered destroyer ship?
The US Navy no longer has nuclear powered cruisers or destroyers. The only nuclear powered surface ships are aircraft carriers.
In general, the nuclear powered cruisers/destroyers could achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots (34 Miles Per Hour). Aircraft carriers must be able to achieve the same speed in order for them to be able to launch and recover aircraft.
What is a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission?
A nuclear bomb
or atomic bomb
They are good because different places won't take the risk of losing more people.
What country has the most nukes?
The Russian Federation has the most nuclear weapons as of 2010 (Se Guiness World Records Book 2010
Why Should nuclear weapons be totally banned?
Because nuclear weapons are the most deadly of all weapons and can kill hundreds of thousands of people at once. Also, people will always get suspicious if a country is secretly making nuclear weapons e.g. Iran and USA. IF one country wants to build nuclear weapons then their neigh ours would want to too
How many megatons of nuclear weapons does Russia have?
less than 4000, more than 400, exact number classified.
Where did MacArthur want to drop the nuclear bombs?
In North Korea and China during the Korean war. He got fired by Truman for that.
Britain has had nukes for a long time. After World War 2 the US shared its nuclear technology with Great Britain and Canada, and Britain developed into a nuclear armed nation.
How much does a pound of plutonium cost?
Plutonium is not commercially available. In fact, it is a Class IV restricted material (classified as such because: "highly dangerous, of military significance, radioactive, and toxic"), and only available to licensed individuals or corporations; gaining authorization to purchase plutonium is difficult, to say the least. Naturally, the cost of Pu can vary according to the quantity and type of Plutonium (Pu-240, or Pu-239, or other isotope), as well as the purity and composition of the material.
Why were nuclear weapons created?
As a defense against the possibility that Nazi Germany would create them.
How many nuclear bombs does Russia own?
Russia started testing and constructing nuclear, and atomic bombs at the end of WW2. today, they own more the 4000 operational nuclear warheads. along with a total 12000 in storage.
What element is needed to make a nuclear weapon?
A nuclear weapon requires enriched uranium or plutonium as the fissile material to sustain a chain reaction and create a nuclear explosion. Additionally, a conventional chemical explosive is needed to trigger the nuclear reaction.
