TN 70
The TN 70 is a French-built thermonuclear warhead which was used on submarine-launched ballistic missiles in Redoutable class ballistic missile submarines. It has a yield of 150 kt and entered service in 1985 on M4-B ballistic missiles. It was replaced from 1987 by the TN 71 which were lighter.
TN 70
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- nuclear weapon
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- France
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There were 96 operational TN 70 warheads before its replacement in 1987 but none remaining by 1997, at which time it was withdrawn from service.
TN 70 is classified as a nuclear weapon. Associated with France.
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TN 70 is associated with France.
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