B83 Bomb
A soon-to-be-retired, powerful bomb
Weapon Specifications
Note that the relationship between explosive power and destruction is not linear—a weapon’s destructive effects grow far more slowly than its explosive power.
Explosive Power
1.2 megatons
Hiroshima Equivalent Factor
80x
Dimensions
12 ft. x 18 inches
Weight
2465 lbs.
Year(s)
1983—Present
Purpose
Powerful, soon-to-be retired bomb
Videos
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Further Reading
- Wikipedia
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