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To: bosco24
I could build a 20Kt bomb if I had the enriched uranium even though I am a moron.

Yes, A gun-type collision of subcritical masses does not need the timing of an implosion type warhead. Very easy to make once you have the enriched uranium. It would probably weigh in the 10,000 lb range. I have worked on the engineering on two intermediate range nuclear missile programs. I know quite a bit about the warhead designs, especially the safety and arming.

12 posted on 04/18/2025 7:33:20 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

-It would probably weigh in the 10,000 lb range.-

5Kt vs 20 Kt. As a moron, I will accept that your value is closer.

-I have worked on the engineering on two intermediate range nuclear missile programs.-

Hmm, the W69 and W80 warheads maybe?


17 posted on 04/18/2025 9:51:55 AM PDT by bosco24
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