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W5

Atomic warhead designed for the MGM-1 Matador and SSM-N-8 Regulus 1 missiles. It uses only fission reactions (Pure Fission). It is based on the Mark 5 bomb.
Diameter : 99,1 cm / 39 in
Length / Lenght : 193 cm / 76 in
Weight : 1090,9-1202 kg (according to version)/ 2405-2650 lbs (according version)
Mohutnost / Yields : 6, 16, 55, 60, 100, 120 Kt (according to version of core and subvariants)

Production from / Manufacturing from : 04/1954
Manufactured : 35 (Regulus) + 65 (Matador)

Source:
nuclearweaponarchive.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_5_nuclear_bomb
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