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To: zencat

It is my understanding that Russia has a full-fledged suitcase fusion (hydrogen) weapon. The fission warhead to trigger the fusion is the size of a grapefruit.


12 posted on 03/01/2005 12:25:11 PM PST by MeanWestTexan
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To: MeanWestTexan
"It is my understanding that Russia has a full-fledged suitcase fusion (hydrogen) weapon. The fission warhead to trigger the fusion is the size of a grapefruit."

Never heard that. From what I know of the Russian "suitcase" nukes they are 1/4 to 1Kt in size fission devices. I believe the smallest thermonuclear fusion device is the US W88 warhead. The design the Chi-Coms tried to steal.
14 posted on 03/01/2005 12:30:06 PM PST by zencat (The universe is not what it appears, nor is it something else.)
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To: Godzilla; Cindy

Pinging to post # 12...


22 posted on 03/01/2005 12:59:25 PM PST by Domestic Church (AMDG.....)
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