Regarding Indian weapons based on RGP versus WGP.
As one of my dear friend used to say "Why would a goat eat husk-feed when there is green grass all around?"
As for FBF weapon its often so loosely used that very different conclusion is reached. Those who know also know the difference between
Most current Indian weapons of the latter kind and yield of between 150kt and 250kT. Yes it have not been demonstrated for unambiguous yield and deterrence, but given Indian capability, equipment and design resilience, it does not leave any doubt in calculation of any potential adversary. And yes these ones dont weight 1 tonne.
The 1 tonne types are for a special customer.
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As one of my dear friend used to say "Why would a goat eat husk-feed when there is green grass all around?"
As for FBF weapon its often so loosely used that very different conclusion is reached. Those who know also know the difference between
- Mere boosting (gas boosting) where fusion yield portion is very insignificant (solves the problem of predetonation and somewhat increase in fraction of fission fuel that actually fissions).
- High yield Fusion design, where significant portion (~20%) of the yield is from fusion (Lithium), and the fission fuel is thoroughly consumed. Also sometimes referred to as Sloika Thermo-nuclear weapon (different from 2 stage or 3 stage fusion design that S1 shot was (In Shri. K Santhanam's writing he refers to as the S2 shot)). This type of design is much more resilient and robust
Most current Indian weapons of the latter kind and yield of between 150kt and 250kT. Yes it have not been demonstrated for unambiguous yield and deterrence, but given Indian capability, equipment and design resilience, it does not leave any doubt in calculation of any potential adversary. And yes these ones dont weight 1 tonne.
The 1 tonne types are for a special customer.
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