How powerful was the Soviet thermonuclear “Tsar bomb”(video)

2018-03-27 11:04

How powerful was the Soviet thermonuclear “Tsar bomb”(video)
The full energy of the explosion “Tsar bomb” value in the range from 57 to 58.6 megatons of TNT.

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About the threat of nuclear weapons world civilization know everything. But what are the implications of the use of a powerful explosive device in history of mankind?

“Tsar Bomba” (AN602) is a thermonuclear bomb aircraft designed in the Soviet Union 1954-1961 years. It represents the most powerful bomb in the history of mankind, informs news, Ukrmedia.

Full explosion energy estimate range from 57 to 58.6 megatons of TNT.

The prototype AN602 tested October 30, 1961: as the carrier made the strategic bomber Tu-95.

Weight and dimensions of the bombs were such that to apply it in a real war against the US was impossible.

But received during the creation of the “Tsar bomb” technology formed the basis of new products that are available commercially.