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10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 8:01am On Aug 05, 2015
10. M51 – SLBM (France)


Behind the United States and Russia,
France deploys the third largest nuclear
arsenal in the world. In addition to
nuclear bombs and cruise-missiles,
France relies on its SLBMs to provide its
primary nuclear deterrent. Of this force,
the M51 is the most modern component.
The M51 entered service in 2010 and is
currently installed on the Triomphant
class of ballistic missile submarines. The
missile has a range of around 10,000 km
and is reportedly capable of carrying 6
to 10 100kt warheads per missile. The
missile’s Circular-Error-Probability (CEP)
is reportedly between 150 and 200
meters – meaning that the warhead has a
50% probability of striking within
150-200m of its target. In addition to
decoys released during flight, terminal
velocity is reported to be Mach 25,
making any attempts to intercept
incoming warheads very difficult.

9. DF-31/31A – ICBM (China)


The Dong Feng 31 is a road-mobile and
silo based series of ICBMs deployed by
China since 2006. The original model of
this missile carried a large 1 megaton
warhead and had a range of 8,000 km.
The missile’s CEP is reportedly 300m.
The improved 31A has three 150kt
warheads and is capable of landing
those warheads on a target over
11,000km away with a reported CEP of
around 150m. The added fact that these
missiles can be moved around and fired
from a mobile launch vehicle makes
them worthy of being on this list.

8. RT-2UTTKh Topol-M – ICBM
(Russia)

Known as the SS-27 by NATO, the Topol-
M entered Russian service in 1997. The
missile is based in silos and a small
number are road-mobile. Currently the
missile is armed with a single 800kt
warhead but can be equipped with up to
six warheads and decoys. With a top
speed of 7.3km per second, a relatively
flat flight trajectory and a CEP of
around 200m, the Topol-M is a very
effective nuclear missile which is
difficult to stop once in flight. The added
difficulty of tracking the mobile units
only makes it a more effective weapons
system to possess.

7. RS-24 Yars – ICBM (Russia)
The Bush-administration’s plans to
develop a missile defence network in
Eastern Europe did not go over well with
the leaders in the Kremlin. Despite
stated intentions that the missile shield
was meant to prevent attack by rogue
nation missiles, Russian leaders saw the
move as a threat to their own ballistic
missile security. The result was the
development of the Yars. This missile is
loosely related to the Topol-M but
carries four 150-300kt warheads and
has a CEP reportedly of around 50m.
Possessing many of the flight
characteristics of the Topol-M, the Yars
can also change direction in flight and
carries decoys, all to make interception
by a missile-defence system extremely
difficult.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by cccxxiii: 8:01am On Aug 05, 2015
The question to ask is what are these countries doing with Nuclear weapons
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 8:01am On Aug 05, 2015
. 6. LGM-30G Minuteman III –
ICBM (USA)

This is the only land-based ICBM
deployed by the US. First deployed in
1970, the Minuteman III was supposed
to be replaced by the MX Peacekeeper
ICBM. That program was cancelled and
the Pentagon, instead, put $7 billion into
updating and upgrading the existing 450
Minutemen over the past decade. With a
speed of nearly 8 km/s and CEP of
under 200 m (the precise number is
highly guarded) the old Minuteman
remains a formidable nuclear weapon.
Originally this missile carried three
small yield warheads. Today, a single
300-475kt warhead from the cancelled
MX program arms each missile.

5. RSM-56 Bulava – SLBM
(Russia)

In terms of SLBMs, the Soviet Union and
Russia had somewhat fallen behind the
United States in overall performance
and capability. The Bulava is a more
recent addition to the Russian
submarine arsenal. Designated the SS-
N-32 by NATO, the missile was designed
for the new Borei -class submarine.
Plagued by numerous failures during the
testing phase, Russia accepted the
missile into service in 2013. The Bulava
is currently armed with six 150kt
warheads, although reports say it can
carry as many as 10. As with most
ballistic missiles, it also carries a
number of decoys to aid its survivability
in the face of a missile defence system.
Range is approximately 8,000 km fully
loaded and the CEP is a relatively high
300-350 meters.

4. R29RMU2 Layner – SLBM
(Russia)

The newest SLBM in Russian service, the
Layner became operational in 2014. The
missile is effectively a highly updated
version of a previous Russian SLBM (the
R-29RMU Sineva) and was developed
partly to make up for the problems
occurring with the development of the
Bulava. The Layner has a range of
11,000 km and can carry a maximum of
twelve low yield nuclear warheads –
likely 100kt each. Warhead load can be
reduced and replaced with decoys to
improve survivability. The warhead CEP
is guarded but likely equal to or slightly
better than the Bulava’s 350m.

3. UGM-133 Trident II – SLBM
(USA/UK)

The current SLBM of the US and UK
submarine force is the Trident II. The
missile became operational in 1990 and
has been updated and upgraded since.
Fully armed, the Trident can carry 14
warheads. Various treaties have seen
this number reduced and the missile
currently carries 4-5 475kt warheads.
Maximum range is dictated by its load
of warheads and varies between 7800
and 11,000km. The US Navy required a
CEP of 120m or less for the missile to be
accepted into service. Numerous defense
reports and military journals often state
that the Trident’s CEP exceeded that
requirement by a large margin.

Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Swaggzkid: 8:02am On Aug 05, 2015
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Make Nigeria no go find one of this countries trouble oooo. I nor wan die young ooo grin



Cc Lalasticlala ishilove

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 8:02am On Aug 05, 2015
.. 2. DF-5/5A – ICBM (China)

In comparison with the other missiles on
this list, the Dong Feng 5 can be
considered the minivan of ICBMs. It’s
not pretty, fancy or sophisticated but it
is more than capable of getting the job
done. The DF-5 entered service in 1981
and sent the message out to any would-
be enemies that China planned no
preemptive strikes but would make sure
ti would punish anyone who attacked it.
This ICBM can carry a huge 5mt
warhead and has a range of over
12,000km. The DF-5 has a CEP of around
1 km which means it has one purpose –
to flatten cities. The warhead size, CEP
and fact it can take an hour to fuel and
prepare for launch all mean this is a
retaliatory weapon meant to punish any
potential attackers. The 5A had a range
increase, 300m CEP improvement and
reported ability to carry multiple
warheads.

1. R-36M2 – ICBM (Soviet Union/
Russia)

There is a reason why the NATO
designated this missile the SS-18 Satan.
First deployed in 1974, the R-36 has
gone through a number of changes
which even at one time included
carrying a 20-25mt warhead. The last
development of this missile, the R-36M2
has ten 750kt warheads and a range of
approximately 11,000 km. With a top
speed of nearly 8 km/s and a CEP of
220m, the Satan is a weapon which
caused a lot of concern for American
military planners. It could have been
even worse if Soviet planners had been
given the green light to deploy one
version of this missile which was to
have 38 250kt warheads. Russia plans to
retire all of these missiles by 2019.






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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Nobody: 8:02am On Aug 05, 2015
when would nigeria ever build one?

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by izeeqpotter(m): 8:03am On Aug 05, 2015
Hmmm give me just one
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by kuuljay(m): 8:05am On Aug 05, 2015
man planning to end its own existence

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Tbillz(m): 8:06am On Aug 05, 2015
Before BH begin to talk of dialogue, i think Nigerian govt need to lay hand on one of this for sambisa final raiding. Asking what the countries are doing with them? Its called proactiveness #WW3
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by INTROVERT(f): 8:07am On Aug 05, 2015
Is it true that the combined nuclear capabilities of Russia and USA can obliterate the world as it is today
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by fromnigeria(m): 8:10am On Aug 05, 2015
Issoraaait
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by dapyd1(m): 8:11am On Aug 05, 2015
I read somewhere that the world has spent about 17 trillion on war and weapons and we need just about 3 trillion to eradicate poverty.
It just tells you that it has been long humans have been getting our priorities wrong.
The only thing those nuclear weapons will do is destroy the earth.

Biko, let us change and do what is right.
#peacenotwar.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Khd95(m): 8:12am On Aug 05, 2015
Nd dis beasts r 2 used against mankind oo nt aliens or other animal species

If God does nt destroy man,man will destroy himsefundecidedundecided
nd if there would b any WW3,half of earth will b gone within 24hrs....
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Swaggzkid: 8:12am On Aug 05, 2015
INTROVERT:
Is it true that the combined nuclear capabilities of Russia and USA can obliterate the world as it is today


Type exactly that on google you will get an answer
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by dapyd1(m): 8:12am On Aug 05, 2015
INTROVERT:
Is it true that the combined nuclear capabilities of Russia and USA can obliterate the world as it is today

That of the US is enough and Russia has more hidden than the world knows about.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Toktee(m): 8:16am On Aug 05, 2015
The one possesed by the americans is more deadly than them all,it carries decoy,can change direction mid air,damm,nija where are thou?

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by SeverusSnape(m): 8:18am On Aug 05, 2015
INTROVERT:
Is it true that the combined nuclear capabilities of Russia and USA can obliterate the world as it is today
That of the US alone is enough to obliterated the earth.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by respect80(m): 8:21am On Aug 05, 2015
Cashing cold shocked
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Nobody: 8:31am On Aug 05, 2015
I'm so in love with missiles.... #millitary
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Ufranklin92(m): 8:36am On Aug 05, 2015
Nigeria too wack
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 9:03am On Aug 05, 2015
cccxxiii:
The question to ask is what are these countries doing with Nuclear weapons
it is for decoration

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 9:05am On Aug 05, 2015
Ufranklin92:
Nigeria too wack
I think that shows how peaceful we are
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by bonechamberlain(m): 9:45am On Aug 05, 2015
all these would not be used just deterrence. unless they want to end the world.
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Babe2sure(f): 9:58am On Aug 05, 2015
INTROVERT:
Is it true that the combined nuclear capabilities of Russia and USA can obliterate the world as it is today

The nuclear capability of just one of them, can obliterate the world. Without combined effort.


The fear of just one super-power country, is the beginning of wisdom. grin
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by 2dillu2(m): 10:15am On Aug 05, 2015
What are we still waiting for to build our own Kai we Africans are peaceful angry
Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Nobody: 10:25am On Aug 05, 2015
SS-18 Satan; The nightmare of every American & Israeli.

Good Morning Caesar Putin; Mother Russia shall arise from the ashes. grin

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by coolzeal(m): 10:52am On Aug 05, 2015
Russia Nuclear capabilities is way ahead of USA.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by TruthisGOD: 11:02am On Aug 05, 2015
hugogerrard:
I'm so in love with missiles.... #millitary
This what our youths shld be disscussing, hw 2 make our country strong and formidable nt jambories and politics. Am facinated by technology, especialy war technology. Looking at US nd Russia, who wil dare strike them.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Nobody: 11:11am On Aug 05, 2015
TruthisGOD:
This what our youths shld be disscussing, hw 2 make our country strong and formidable nt jambories and politics. Am facinated by technology, especialy war technology. Looking at US nd Russia, who wil dare strike them.
yeah! Nigga. U so on point. Everyone should be talking of defence now a days... A country like Nigeria should be able to rise up in a situation like this and not be lagging behind in terms of military power.

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 11:13am On Aug 05, 2015
2dillu2:
What are we still waiting for to build our own Kai we Africans are peaceful angry
there are indications probably rumors that SA have some traces of it

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Princecalm(m): 11:16am On Aug 05, 2015
TruthisGOD:
This what our youths shld be disscussing, hw 2 make our country strong and formidable nt jambories and politics. Am facinated by technology, especialy war technology. Looking at US nd Russia, who wil dare strike them.
do you know the US will do everything they can so we will never have such weapons

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Re: 10 Of The Deadliest Nuclear Weapons by Ufranklin92(m): 11:25am On Aug 05, 2015
Princecalm:
I think that shows how peaceful we are

Why are you lieing to yourself bro

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