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Operation Buster-Jangle 1951

Weapon effects tests — troops maneuvered near ground zero

Year
1951
Tests
7
Max yield
31 kt
Hiroshimas
2
Films
0

Seven tests including troop maneuvers (Exercise Desert Rock I and II). Troops were positioned as close as 7 miles from ground zero. Also tested nuclear warheads for anti-aircraft missiles.

Location
Nevada Test Site
Country
USA
Coordinates
37.1, -116 · view on map →

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