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Performance and specifications of the nuclear-capable Russian self-propelled mortar 2S4 Tyulpan

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 The History and Specification Performance of Russia's 2S4 Tyulpan Self-Propelled Gun The 2S4 Tyulpan is a Soviet/Russian self-propelled gun designed to provide long-range fire support for ground troops. It is one of the largest artillery systems in the world, with a 240mm caliber gun capable of firing nuclear and conventional shells up to 20km away. In this article, we will explore the history and technical specifications of the 2S4 Tyulpan, its role in the military, and how it compares with other artillery systems. Introduction Overview of 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled gun The 2S4 Tyulpan is a self-propelled artillery system that was developed by the Soviet Union in the early 1970s. It is mounted on a tracked chassis and can traverse rough terrain to provide fire support for ground troops. Historical background The development of the 2S4 Tyulpan was prompted by the need for a long-range artillery system that could provide fire support for troops operating in the rugged terrain of Af...

From Little Boy to Tsarbomba, let's learn about the power of each nuclear weapon

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 What is a nuclear weapon? A nuclear weapon is a type of weapon that uses nuclear reactions to release an enormous amount of energy. These reactions can occur through either nuclear fission, where a heavy atom is split into two or more smaller atoms, or nuclear fusion, where two or more lighter atoms are fused together to form a heavier atom. The energy released by these reactions is what makes nuclear weapons so powerful. The Little Boy bomb The Little Boy bomb was the first nuclear weapon to be used in warfare. It was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, by the United States. The bomb had an explosive yield of approximately 15 kilotons of TNT, which means it released the same amount of energy as 15,000 tons of TNT. The Fat Man bomb The Fat Man bomb was the second nuclear weapon to be used in warfare. It was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, also by the United States. The bomb had an explosive yield of approximately 21 kilotons of ...

Russian vacuum bomb, a banned weapon comparable to the power of a nuclear bomb?

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  Principles, Historical Performance, and Specifications of the Vacuum Bomb Introduction Vacuum bombs, also known as thermobaric bombs, are highly destructive explosive devices that use oxygen from the surrounding air to generate a high-pressure blast. This article aims to explore the principles, historical performance, and specifications of vacuum bombs. What is a Vacuum Bomb? A vacuum bomb is an explosive weapon that creates a high-temperature and high-pressure blast by igniting a fuel-air mixture in an enclosed space. The ignition of the fuel-air mixture causes a rapid expansion of the gases, which creates a powerful shockwave. The vacuum bomb is different from a conventional bomb as it uses a mixture of fuel and air, instead of just fuel, to create the explosion. The term "thermobaric" is used to describe these weapons because they rely on both thermal energy and pressure to inflict damage. How Does a Vacuum Bomb Work? A vacuum bomb works by creating a blast wave that is ...

Specification and Performance of U.S. B61 Tactical Nuclear Weapon Fears by North Korea

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 The B61 nuclear bomb is a thermonuclear weapon that has been part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal since the 1960s. It is a gravity bomb that can be dropped from aircraft and is designed to be used in tactical situations, such as in battlefield scenarios or against hardened targets. The B61 has undergone several upgrades over the years, and it remains a potent and versatile weapon in the U.S. nuclear arsenal. History of the B61 The B61 was developed in the early 1960s as a replacement for earlier nuclear bombs in the U.S. arsenal. The development of the B61 was part of a larger effort to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal and to develop more flexible and precise nuclear weapons. The B61 was designed to be a versatile weapon that could be used in a variety of tactical situations, such as against enemy troops or against hardened targets like bunkers. The B61 has undergone several upgrades over the years, with each new version adding new capabilities and improving the weapon's performance...