On 28 Feb 2006 07:23:36 GMT, D Murphy wrote:

The suitcase bomb scenario is possible, but only at a very small yield, say
70 tons. The effect would be more psychological than it would "mass
destruction" wise. Though it would certainly make a mess and irradiate a
fairly large area.

Actually some ADMs run from 3-5 Kt in yield. There is speculation that
the Soviet units (some 50 or more unaccounted for) were as much as
7-10, using some unique technology and I belive Tritium. Which means
they could well be beyond their shelf life and an attempt to detonate
them might result in a fizzle.

http://www.rotten.com/library/crime/...uitcase-nukes/

One source of information. YMMV

Another

http://www.tinyvital.com/Misc/nukes.htm



Gunner



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