| Test 219 | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Test site | Novaya Zemlya Test Range, Russian Federation |
| Period | December 24 |
| Number of tests | 1 |
| Test type | Atmospheric Test |
| Device type | Fusion |
| Max. yield | Total yield 24.2 megatons of TNT (101 PJ) |
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Test 219 was a nuclear test conducted by the Soviet Union in the atmosphere via ICBM. The test was performed on December 24, 1962 over at the Novaya Zemlya test range. The yield was 24.2 megatons, making it the second largest thermonuclear explosion in history.[1]
References[]
- ↑ Nuclear Weapons Archive http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Russia/Sovatmtest.html
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