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B61 Nuclear Weapon

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Auto Credit Based on PilotPlayer's [CLOSED] Nuclear Weapon Challenge

The B61 nuclear bomb is the primary thermonuclear gravity bomb in the United States Enduring Stockpile following the end of the Cold War. It is a low to intermediate-yield strategic and tactical nuclear weapon featuring a two-stage radiation implosion design. The B61 is of the variable yield ("dial a yield") design with a yield of 0.3 to 340 kilotons in its various mods. 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 fuze/retardation configuration.

This is an entry to the nuclear weapon challenge

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [CLOSED] Nuclear Weapon Challenge
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 1.2ft (0.4m)
  • Length 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 488lbs (221kg)
  • Loaded Weight 488lbs (221kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 173

Parts

  • Number of Parts 21
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 83