Posted on 05/19/2025 1:14:56 PM PDT by texas booster
U.S. officials say adding the B61-13 bomb to America's nuclear arsenal is key to holding certain underground and large area targets at risk.
he first production example of the new B61-13 nuclear bomb has been completed roughly a year ahead of schedule, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The B61-13 is based on the preceding B61-12, but offers a higher maximum yield that U.S. officials say offers important additional capacity to hold hardened targets, such as underground command and control facilities, and ones spread across physically larger areas, at risk.
The U.S. military first announced plans to develop and field the B61-13, primarily as a replacement for the B61-7 variant, in 2023. The plan had previously been for the B61-12 to supplant the B61-7, as well as the B61-3 and B61-4 versions. The B61 is America’s longest-serving family of nuclear gravity bombs, and you can read more about the existing members thereof here.
Correction - “That silo is at risk because we have a nuclear bomb aimed at it.”
It’s hard to believe that something that small can be so powerful.
Iran......you got your ears on?
I would have used to “defeat” hardened targets, but whatever. Or simply “destroy”.
No worries, the new model will likely be on Amazon (next day delivery with PRIME) in about a week.
Thank you for posting.
Message to Iran.
Message to ChiCom’s.
May it never be necessary to use.
President Trump has said that taking out Iran’s nuclear site would not require a nuclear bomb. Only special designed conventional bombs.
I think, Iran and their insane evil Mullahs, are like the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Sorcerer’s Apprentice
https://video.disney.com/watch/sorcerer-s-apprentice-fantasia-4ea9ebc01a74ea59a5867853
Note: There is continuing maintenance to all of the nukes.
They have a shelf life, and requires periodic service.
I also suspect the pits require maintenance attention.
OMG! I forgot about that cartoon strip. It was always good - not necessarily funny but hit topics in a way that made you smile.
Quite true. Radioactive material is exceedingly dangerous to surrounding metals, and the explosive wrap around the core likely needs replacing on occasion.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.