Chezzetcook and Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Chezzetcook
[[Image:|250px|center|Location of Chezzetcook]]
Nuclear program start date 1940s
First nuclear weapon test 1954
Last nuclear test 2020
Largest yield test 1.2 megatons
Total tests 120
Peak stockpile 1200
Current stockpile 780
Current usable stockpile 400 (160)
Current Usable Stockpile Megatonnage 60mt


Warheads

Système 29 (5-150kt) - In Development Système 29 is presently in development as a variable yield warhead to replace Système 85 and Système 97. Yield will range from as low as 5kt to 150kt, with heavy emphasis in warhead life cycle longevity, ease of storage and maintenance, and the use of modern precision guided delivery systems.

Système 97 (5-150kt) - Active Originally intended as a common warhead for all purposes, 97 has seen primary use as a strategic response weapon. The warhead has a variable yield from 5kt to 150kt, and was built for reliability as well as low maintenance storage and will become the mainstay of the reserve stockpile when Système 29 has fully replaced it in active service.

Système 85 (50-1200kt) - Reserve Presently held in reserve, 85 is a strategic warhead for use against national targets. Completely replaced in active service by Système 97 with plans to dismantle Système 85 warheads completely by 2025. Variable yield from 50kt to 1.2mt.

Système 79 (5-20kt) - Storage An improved compact thermonuclear design, 79 was intended to replace all previous weapons except Système 67 and formed the mainstay of the Chezzetcook nuclear arsenal for many years. Variable yield from 5kt to 20kt, many are presently dismantled and in storage for reactivation as a strategic reserve. At present Système 79 warheads are expected to remain in storage as a stratgic reserve until 2030.

Système 71 (5-80kt) - Retired/dismantled

Système 67 (70-1000kt) - Retired/dismantled

Système 61' (60kt) - Retired/dismantled

Système 59' (30kt) - Retired/dismantled

Système 57 (25kt) - Retired/dismantled

Système 54 (15kt) - Retired/dismantled

Weapon Stockpile

Système 97

  • Active: 400
  • Reserve: 80
  • Storage: 0

Système 85

  • Active: 0
  • Reserve: 80
  • Storage: 20

Système 79

  • Active: 0
  • Reserve: 0
  • Storage: 200

Delivery Systems

The current nuclear arsenal delivery methoeds include either the Trident IIIB and Trident IV Submarine-launched ballistic missile, or the Arbalète sub-strategic air launched missile. Système 97 warheads are capable of being fitted to all these systems. While the Arbalète missile carries only a single warhead, its high accuracy due to modern precision guidance allows for effective and limited use of this warhead if required. The Trident IIIB and IV missiles carry eight and ten MIRV warheads respectivly, as well as penetration aids. The Trident IIIB is capable of mounting a single Système 85 warhead if required, though this capability is unlikely to be used.

Unguided bomb kits are avalible for Système 97, Système 85, and the Système 79 warheads, though these are likely not deployed. Standardized guidance kits for unguided bombs are avalible which can likewise be fitted to these bomb kits providing precsion and standoff capability, though the Arbalète missile system makes this option obsolete.

A specialized earth penetrating/bunker buster hardened bomb case is avalible for use with Système 97 warheads that can also be adapted with a precision guidance standoff kit. This kit is known to be in service though has not been seen deployed.


Nuclear Weapon Testing Grounds

Sainte Croix Nuclear Testing Facility

Dimmaland Proving Ground Gardarike

Boreal Weapons Test Range

List of Nuclear Tests

Number Test Codename Date Test Location Test Method Yield Notes
1 Système 54A April 1954 Boreal WTR Atmospheric 15kt First Chezzetcook nuclear test.
2 Système 54B August 1957 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 15kt Trial against ships.
3 Système 57A October 1957 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 25kt
4 Système 57B October 1957 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 23kt
5 Système 57C June 1958 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 24kt
6 Système 57D July 1958 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 25kt
7 Système 57E August 1958 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 9kt
8 Système 57F August 1958 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 20kt
9 Système 57G October 1958 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 27kt
10 Système 59A November 1959 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 30kt Improved bomb design.
11 Système 59B November 1959 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 29kt
12 Système 59C May 1960 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 30kt
13 Système 59D June 1960 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 20kt
14 Système 61A October 1961 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 60kt
15 Système 61B October 1961 Boreal WTR Atmospheric 60kt
16 Système 61C June 1962 North Tethys High Altitude 55kt First high-altitude test.
17 Système 61D July 1962 North Tethys High Altitude 60kt
18 Système 61E August 1962 North Tethys High Altitude 61kt
19 Système 61F October 1962 Boreal WTR Atmospheric 59kt
20 Système 61G October 1962 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 60kt
21 Système 61H May 1963 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 54kt
22 Système 61I June 1963 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 56kt
23 Système 61J October 1963 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 60kt
24 Système 61K October 1963 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 62kt
25 Système 61L February 1964 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 53kt
26 Système 67A May 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1mt First thermonuclear device.
27 Système 67B June 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 70kt
28 Système 67C June 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 500kt
29 Système 67D July 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 350kt
30 Système 67E August 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 1mt
31 Système 67F October 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 700kt
32 Système 67G December 1967 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 250kt
33 Système 67H March 1968 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 70kt
34 Système 67I May 1968 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1mt
35 Système 67J August 1968 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 90kt
36 Système 67K January 1969 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 75kt
37 Système 67L June 1969 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1mt Salvo test
38 Système 67M June 1969 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 70kt Salvo test
39 Système 67N June 1970 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt
40 Système 67O June 1970 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 100kt
41 Système 67P September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt Salvo test
42 Système 67Q September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt Salvo test
43 Système 67R September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt Salvo test
44 Système 67S September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt Salvo test
45 Système 67T September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt Salvo test
46 Système 71A September 1971 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 72kt Compact thermonuclear device.
47 Système 71B January 1972 Boreal WTR Atmospheric 5kt Final test at the Boreal Weapons Test Range
48 Système 71C March 1972 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 5kt Salvo test
49 Système 71D April 1972 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 5kt Salvo test
50 Système 71E October 1972 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 5kt Salvo test
51 Système 71F August 1976 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 80kt
52 Système 71G August 1976 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 30kt
53 Système 71H September 1976 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 5kt
54 Système 71I September 1976 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 80kt
55 Système 71J June 1977 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 50kt
56 Système 71K June 1977 Dimmaland Underground 50kt First test at Dimmaland
57 Système 71L April 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 25kt
58 Système 71M April 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 22kt
59 Système 71N May 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 56kt
60 Système 71O July 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 5kt
61 Système 71P July 1978 Dimmaland Atmospheric 7kt
62 Système 71Q July 1978 Dimmaland Underground 75kt
63 Système 71R August 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 17kt
64 Système 71S September 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 29kt
65 Système 71T September 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 9kt
66 Système 71U October 1978 Dimmaland Atmospheric 44kt
67 Système 71V December 1978 Dimmaland Underground 66kt
68 Système 71W December 1978 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 79kt
69 Système 79A March 1979 Dimmaland Atmospheric 20kt
70 Système 79B September 1979 Dimmaland Atmospheric 19kt
71 Système 79C April 1980 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 5kt
72 Système 79D May 1980 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 6kt
73 Système 79E July 1980 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 7kt
74 Système 79F March 1981 Dimmaland Atmospheric 17kt
75 Système 79G Ma 1981 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 5kt
76 Système 79H June 1982 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 20kt
77 Système 79I July 1982 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 20kt
78 Système 79J June 1983 Dimmaland Atmospheric 20kt
79 Système 79K June 1983 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 16kt
80 Système 85A September 1985 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 1.2mt
81 Système 85B September 1985 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1mt
82 Système 85C September 1985 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt
83 Système 85D June 1986 Dimmaland Underground 1.2mt
84 Système 85E July 1986 Dimmaland Underground 60kt
85 Système 85F October 1986 Dimmaland Atmospheric 50kt Last atmospheric test at Dimmaland.
86 Système 85G October 1986 Dimmaland Underground 350kt
87 Système 85H March 1987 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 1.2mt
88 Système 85I March 1987 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 350kt
89 Système 85J September 1987 Iles Sainte Croix Underground 700kt
90 Système 85K September 1987 Dimmaland Underground 70kt
91 Système 85L September 1989 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 350kt
92 Système 85M June 1990 Dimmaland Underground 70kt
93 Système 85N October 1990 Dimmaland Underground 350kt
94 Système 85O June 1993 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1.2mt
95 Système 85P June 1993 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 350kt
96 Système 85Q July 1993 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 50kt
97 Système 85R October 1993 Dimmaland Underground 100kt
98 Système 85S September 1994 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 1mt
99 Système 85T September 1994 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 50kt
100 Système 97A April 1997 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 150kt
101 Système 97B April 1997 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 7kt
102 Système 97C April 1997 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 66kt
103 Système 97D May 1997 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 130kt
104 Système 97E August 1997 Dimmaland Underground 100kt
105 Système 97F September 1997 Dimmaland Underground 22kt
106 Système 97G October 1997 Dimmaland Underground 5kt
107 Système 97H June 1999 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 100kt
108 Système 97I July 1999 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 50kt
109 Système 97J September 2000 Dimmaland Underground 15kt
110 Système 97K July 2003 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 5kt
111 Système 97L June 2009 Iles Sante Croix Atmospheric 150kt
112 Système 97M November 2011 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 50kt
113 Système 97N June 2012 Dimmaland Underground 19kt Primary safety test
114 Système 97O June 2012 Dimmaland Underground 50kt
115 Système 97P October 2012 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 50kt
116 Système 97Q November 2012 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 50kt
117 Système 97R July 2017 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater 50kt
118 Système 29A March 2020 Dimmaland Underground 10kt Proving test for Système 29 primary.
119 Système 29B August 2020 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 10kt
120 Système 29C October 2020 Iles Sainte Croix Atmospheric 150kt
121 Système 29C April 2021 Iles Sainte Croix Underwater Upcoming test.
122 Système 29C June 2021 Dimmaland Underground Upcoming test.