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India.com
18 hours ago
- Politics
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1000 times more destructive than atomic bomb! India's 'Brahmastra' can destroy entire Pakistan in a blink, the weapon is...
File/Representational India nuclear weapons: India and Pakistan came dangerously close to a potential nuclear conflict during their recent military confrontation, which was triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that was followed by Operation Sindoor– a series of precision strikes by Indian armed forces on terror targets inside the enemy country. Pakistan, as usual, played the nuclear bluff, asserting that it would be forced to use the nuclear option if its 'existence' came under threat. However, amid the nuclear sabre-rattling, Pakistan often fails to realize that while it's nuclear arsenal is almost the same size that of India, its nuclear weapons are far less advanced and inferior. According to recent reports, India and Pakistan have almost the same number of nuclear weapons in their respective arsenals (180 and 170, respectively), but India's nuclear weapons are far more superior and advanced than those possessed by its arch enemy. For example, Pakistan is believed to have only the atomic bombs in its arsenal, while India has thermonuclear weapons or Hydrogen bombs, which are reportedly a 1000 times more lethal than any conventional nuclear weapons. What makes the Hydrogen Bomb more destructive than Atom Bombs? The atom bomb, like the ones which devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki towards the end of the second world war in 1945, was the first nuclear weapon ever made by humankind, and works by producing a sudden burst of enormous energy when atoms inside the fissile material separate violently by a process known as nuclear fission. This process releases a burst of energy which causes a blast wave, leveling vast swathes of surrounding area, with the level of destruction depending upon the yield. However, a Hydrogen bomb also known as a thermonuclear bomb is a multi-stage weapon, with plutonium or uranium atoms undergoing nuclear fission in the first stage, producing the initial blast. The hydrogen gas in the bomb makes blast more powerful, that triggers the fusion of atoms in the second stage, in which an exponentially much larger amount of energy is released, which could be over 1000 times more than an atomic bomb. Only six countries have thermonuclear weapons India, along with the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France, are the only countries on the planet that are believed to have tested thermonuclear weapons, according to a Washington Post report. In 1998, India tested five nuclear weapons, one of which was reportedly a hydrogen bomb. It is believed that Pakistan does not have thermonuclear weapons in its arsenal, but this could be mere speculation as nuclear weapons are highly-classified, and not much is publicly known about the nuclear capabilities of nuclear-armed nations. Castle Bravo, a 15 megaton hydrogen bomb developed by the US, is the largest thermonuclear weapon ever tested, and caused a blast wave estimated to be over 1000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The Tsar Bomba, which was built by the erstwhile USSR, and currently in Russia's arsenal, is believed to be the most powerful thermonuclear bomb in existence with a 50 megaton yield. Why thermonuclear weapons are limited to few countries According to nuclear scientists, atomic bombs are 'easier' to build, as they work on the 'simple' principle of nuclear fission with enriched uranium being the fissile material used to trigger the nuclear reaction. In contrast, splitting plutonium atoms in the first stage, and later triggering a fusion reaction in the second stage in a hydrogen bomb is much more complicated, and only a few nations have achieved this capability, says Professor Alex Wellerstein, a nuclear weapons expert at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The first hydrogen bomb was developed by the United States, seven years after it built the world's first nuclear weapon by spending an estimated $39 billion (according to 2023 estimates) for nuclear research, development and testing. The US built four atom bombs, one was used for testing, two were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, while the fourth remained unused. The atomic bomb nicknamed 'Little Boy' dropped on Hiroshima contained 140 pounds of uranium and had a 15 kiloton yield, while the 13-pound 'Fat Man' atom bomb with plutonium fuel that razed Nagasaki was caused a 21 kiloton blast.
India.com
14-05-2025
- General
- India.com
5 most powerful nuclear bombs in the world, some capable of wiping out entire country in seconds, their owners are...
5 most powerful nuclear bombs in the world, some capable of wiping out entire country in seconds, their owners are... Nuclear bombs are among the most dangerous weapons ever created. Even though they've only been used in war once when the US dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II the destruction they caused was enough to terrify the world. And those bombs were much weaker than the ones we have today. After witnessing that horrifying destruction, countries around the world began demanding restrictions on the testing and use of nuclear weapons. Today, there are nine countries that officially possess nuclear arms, including India. But do you know which are the most powerful nuclear bombs ever built? Here's a look at the top five, capable of bringing global destruction on their own. 5. Castle Romeo Castle Romeo holds the fifth spot on the list of the world's most powerful nuclear bombs. Back in 1954, the United States launched a series of tests under the Castle Program. These were aimed at developing and testing stronger nuclear weapons. One of those tests included the Romeo bomb, which had an explosive power equal to 11 megatons of TNT. That's hundreds of times more powerful than the bombs dropped in Japan. 4. Ivy Mike At number four is Ivy Mike, a bomb that changed nuclear science forever. It was the world's first hydrogen bomb, using thermonuclear fusion a process far more powerful than simple fission. Tested in 1952, Ivy Mike had a yield of 12 megatons. It completely wiped out the island of Elugelab in the Pacific Ocean. The explosion created a massive mushroom cloud that rose 37 kilometers into the sky and stretched over 160 kilometers wide. It also left behind a crater 50 meters deep and two kilometers across. These weapons are terrifying not just because of their size, but because of the amount of damage they can cause. The next three bombs on the list are even more powerful, capable of wiping out entire countries in seconds. 3. Castle Yankee Ranked third on the list is Castle Yankee, another powerful weapon tested by the United States under its Castle Program. While designing it, scientists aimed to make a smaller-sized bomb that could still pack an enormous punch. When tested, Castle Yankee produced an explosive force greater than 13 megatons of TNT. The explosion sent a mushroom cloud soaring over 40 kilometers into the sky, with its 'cap' stretching more than 16 kilometers wide. It was a dramatic display of raw nuclear strength in a relatively compact design. 2. Castle Bravo Next up is Castle Bravo, the second most powerful nuclear bomb ever detonated. This massive bomb weighed about 10 tons and was nearly 5 meters long. It was built so it could be dropped by aircraft, making it a more practical option for military use. In March 1954, the US tested Castle Bravo on Bikini Atoll, a remote area in the Pacific Ocean. The explosion unleashed 15 megatons of energy more than expected. The resulting mushroom cloud rose 40 kilometers into the atmosphere and spread more than 100 kilometers wide. The blast also created a huge crater on the ocean floor, nearly 2 kilometers long. It was one of the most dangerous and controversial nuclear tests in history. 1. Tsar Bomba At number one is the Tsar Bomba (also known as AN602), the most powerful nuclear weapon ever created and detonated. This monstrous device was built by the Soviet Union and tested in 1961. Dropped from a TU-95M bomber over a remote island in the Russian Arctic, this 8-meter-long bomb exploded at an altitude of about 10 kilometers. The force of the explosion was measured at more than 58 megatons—making it 3,300 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The shockwave shattered windows 900 kilometers away, and the flash could be seen from over 1,000 kilometers. Had it been used in war, it could have instantly wiped out an entire city the size of New York or Delhi. The Tsar Bomba wasn't just a bomb it was a terrifying display of the most extreme power humanity has ever unleashed. Following its test in 1961, the remaining bomb casings are located in museums in Russia, specifically the Russian Atomic Weapon Museum in Sarov and the Museum of Nuclear Weapons in Snezhinsk. These bombs were never meant for regular use they were designed as demonstrations of might during the Cold War. But their existence reminds us just how high the stakes are when it comes to nuclear weapons. One wrong move could spell disaster not just for one country, but for the entire planet.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India has a 'Brahamastra' 1000 times more lethal than atomic bomb, can destroy Islamabad, Lahore completely; its name is...
(File) India nuclear weapons: The chances of a full-scale India-Pakistan war have increased exponentially after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 last month, and the whole world is worried that any military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors could devolve into a nuclear conflict. While on paper, both India and Pakistan have almost the same number of nuclear weapons in their respective arsenals (180 and 170, respectively), India's nuclear weapons are far more superior and advanced than those possessed by its arch nemesis. For example, Pakistan is believed to have only the atomic bombs in its arsenal, while India has thermonuclear weapons or Hydrogen bombs, which are reportedly a 1000 times more lethal than any conventional nuclear weapons. Hydrogen Bomb vs Atom Bomb – What's the difference? The atom bomb, like the ones which devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, is the first nuclear weapon ever made by humankind. It works by producing a sudden burst of enormous energy when atoms inside the fissile material separate violently by a process known as nuclear fission. This releases a burst of energy which causes a blast wave, leveling vast swathes of surrounding area, with the level of destruction depending upon the yield. On the other hand, a Hydrogen bomb also known as a thermonuclear bomb is a multi-stage weapon, with plutonium or uranium atoms undergoing nuclear fission in the first stage, producing the initial blast. The hydrogen gas in the bomb makes blast more powerful, that triggers the fusion of atoms in the second stage, in which an exponentially much larger amount of energy is released, which could be over 1000 times more than an atomic bomb. Which countries have thermonuclear weapons? According to a Washington Post report, India is among only the six nations globally, believed to have tested thermonuclear weapons. The United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France are believed to be the other five. India tested five nuclear weapons in 1998, one of which was a hydrogen bomb. Military experts believe Pakistan does not possess thermonuclear weapons, but this is mere speculation as nuclear weapons are highly-classified, and not much is publicly known about the nuclear capabilities of nuclear-armed nations. Notably, the largest thermonuclear bomb ever tested was the 15 megaton Castle Bravo by the US, which caused a blast wave estimated to be over 1000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The Tsar Bomba, which was built by the erstwhile USSR, and currently in Russia's arsenal, is believed to be the most powerful thermonuclear bomb in existence with a yield of 50 megatons. Why only few nations have thermonuclear weapons? According to experts, it is relatively 'easier' to build atomic bombs which work on the principle of nuclear fission with enriched uranium being the fissile material used to trigger the nuclear reaction. In contrast, splitting plutonium atoms in the first stage, and later triggering a fusion reaction in the second stage in a hydrogen bomb is much more complicated, and only a few nations have achieved this capability, says Professor Alex Wellerstein, a nuclear weapons expert at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The first hydrogen bomb was developed by the United States, seven years after it built the world's first nuclear weapons, by spending an estimated $39 billion (according to 2023 estimates), for nuclear research, development and testing. The US built four atom bombs, one was used for testing, two were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, while the fourth remained unused. The atomic bomb nicknamed 'Little Boy' dropped on Hiroshima contained 140 pounds of uranium and had a 15 kiloton yield, while the 13-pound 'Fat Man' atom bomb with plutonium fuel that razed Nagasaki was caused a 21 kiloton blast. could produce an explosion of 15 kilotons. Whereas a 13-pound bomb (Fat Man) with plutonium fuel was dropped on Nagasaki, which could produce an explosion of 21 kilotons.
