Pantex completes final B61-12 nuclear bomb modification
1 day ago · The 12-foot B61-12 bomb carries a 50-kiloton warhead — the equivalent of 50,000 tons of TNT — and features a controlled tail rudder that allows for the removal of its parachute.
U.S. Completes Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Weapons and …
1 day ago · The B61-13 will have a yield similar to the B61-7 (reportedly 340-360 kt), reusing its warhead, and will include the modern safety, security, and accuracy features of the B61-12.
US completes $9B B61-12 nuclear warhead upgrade
4 days ago · The B61-13, announced in October 2023, is designed to have a higher-yield in the range of a 360 kiloton blast, which would represent a major step up from the 50 kiloton B61-12.
Pantex announces last production unit of B61-12 weapon complete
4 days ago · B61-12 modification is completed ahead of schedule. AMARILLO, Texas– The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and PanTeXas Deterrence LLC, (PXD) Manager and Operator (M&O) of the Pantex Plant, announce completion of the last production unit of the B61–12 modification.The B61 nuclear weapon has been in service since 1968, with numerous performance modifications.
NNSA completes B61-12 Life Extension Program - Department of …
4 days ago · The B61-12 is the latest modification to the B61 family of gravity bombs, which are deployed from U.S. Air Force and North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases. The B61 family of bombs has over 50 years of service, making it the oldest and most versatile weapon in the enduring U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile.
US Completes $9B Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Bombs - The …
2 days ago · The B61 gravity bombs are deployed at US Air Force and NATO bases. About the B61-12. The B61-12 is designed to provide the US military with a modern, air-delivered nuclear deterrent capability. Weighing approximately 825 pounds (374 kilograms), the weapon uses an inertial navigation system for high kill probability.
The U.S. Completes Production of New B61-12 ... - Defense Express
2 days ago · The B61-12 program, costing approximately $9 billion, is not entirely about creating a new weapon but modernizing existing capabilities. It incorporates the nuclear warhead from older B61-4 bombs and replaces multiple previous variants, including the B61-3, -4, -7, and -10. Around 500 units have been produced, though exact figures remain ...
B61-12 Life Extension Program complete | InsideDefense.com
2 days ago · The National Nuclear Security Administration has completed the last production unit of the B61-12 Life Extension Program, according to a Tuesday announcement. The last of the modified gravity bombs was completed in December, the announcement stated, extending the service life of the air-delivered nuclear weapon for at least 20 more years.
Pantex completes final production unit of B61-12 nuclear weapon
The modifications and updates to the B61-12 are among the largest within the nuclear security enterprise, ensuring the weapon's reliability for the next 20 years. John Evans, principal assistant ...
Major milestone for B61-12 life extension program – News Releases
Feb 2, 2022 · The B61, a nuclear gravity bomb deployed from U.S. Air Force and North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases, has been in service since 1968. The B61-12 will replace most older modifications of the B61 and have an extended service life of at least 20 years.
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