MR 31
The MR 31 was a French nuclear warhead for the S2 medium-range ballistic missile. The weapon had a yield of 120 ktTNT and weighed 700 kg. It was apparently a pure plutonium device and unboosted, and the largest pure plutonium weapon ever built.
MR 31
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- MR 31
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- nuclear weapon
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- France
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The MR 31 was a French nuclear warhead for the S2 medium-range ballistic missile. The weapon had a yield of 120 ktTNT and weighed 700 kg. It was apparently a pure plutonium device and unboosted, and the largest pure plutonium weapon ever built.
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Entering service in August 1970 it was withdrawn from service by June 1980.
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• Name — MR 31 • Origin — France • Type — Nuclear weapon • Is Explosive — yes • Service — 1970-1980 • Yield — 120 kilotons
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