Inside the Cockpit: A Tu-16 Bomber Crew's Harrowing Tale of Nuclear Testing
Summary: In 1962, Tupolev Tu-16 bombers executed two flight tactical exercises involving live drops of nuclear weapons, marking a significant moment in military history. Crew members recounted the overwhelming experience of the bomb's detonation, describing intense light and physical shockwaves. The Tu-16, conceptualized in the 1940s to counter American strategic bombers, evolved into a versatile platform capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons.
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