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May 28, 2009 - 5:53 am - by Richard Fernandez
RWE
2009-05-28 18:11:13

The largest weapon in the U.S. arsenal was the 41,000 lb Mk17/24, with a yield estimated in the 15 to 21 megaton range, carried by the B-36. Of course, it was phased out by 1957.

A conventional version of the bomb was developed as well. Now that would have been impressive too.

Nuclear weapons: When you care enough to send the very best.